Ep 16, Artist Talks: Katya Kramer-Lapin

Katya Kramer-Lapin is a dynamic and versatile musician,

captivating audiences as a pianist, recording artist, and educator.

Since her debut solo album, “Luminesence,” Katya has established a

strong presence in the classical music world. Notably, her recent

interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s “Children’s Album” has garnered

critical acclaim. Katya is the top selling pianist on Oclassica

Records. Her concert appearances include prestigious venues worldwide

- UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, the World Bank and International

Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C., and major concert halls in Taiwan,

Europe, and the United States. She teaches in person as well as in

remote educational projects. Her collaborative spirit extends to

chamber music performances with renowned artists and her contributions

to the National Public Radio.

In this episode we cover:

1. Finding inspiration in the world around her

2. "Music is a language of emotions."

3. The art of creating transcriptions

4. Transcription as a genre that makes music more accessible

5. How sight reading and research help her learn music so quickly

Oclassica artist's page: https://oclassica.com/artists/katya-kramer-lapin

IG: @pianowithin

FB: Katya Kramer

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