#9 - Aleksandra Bobrowska, pianist, researcher, teacher
Photo by Anne Bied
Polish pianist Aleksandra Bobrowska, took the time to share her thoughts on the projects that are currently close to her heart. We also get to hear excerpts from her recording of the Chopin mazurkas, as well as a taste of Duo Aldice, the duo she has with singer Candice Ielo.
00:00 Chopin, Op.7 nr.4
00:28 Pre-intro intro
00:56 Introducing Aleksandra
03:06 Being a musician for a living
05:44 From a busy life in Warsaw to a covid-triggered move to Gdansk
09:00 Three projects in focus: the Chopin mazurkas, Bach, and Irene Wieniawska (aka Poldowski)
12:55 Approching the album as format
14:09 Chopin, Op.41 nr.1
18:13 Chopin, Op.41 nr.1
19:37 Ask yourself why you do the things you do + online teaching
23:24 Making ends meet
24:40 Making compromises, finding balance
26:36 Daily routines
27:54 Chopin, Op.41 nr.3
30:08 Direction in life as a musician
32:15 What does it mean to be a musician
34:47 Where to find Aleksandra
36:37 Gershwin, Summertime (Duo Aldice, with Candice Ielo)
39:55 Outro
Aleksandra on Facebook
Aleksandra on YouTube
Aleksandra’s website
Duo Aldice’s website
Podcast soundtrack by Mohamed Amer.
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