Everett Hopfner, pianist
Gifted pianist, champion of Canadian repertoire, fellow student and good friend Everett was brave enough to be my very first interview subject. Our sprawling conversation about Canada's unique new music landscape took place in Everett's kitchen in Stuttgart, accompanied by a delicious apple crumble he had made. Check out my episode on his wonderful podcast, "ALL EARS!" J: Let's start with a summary of contemporary music in Canada, including prominent movements and popular sty
Sebastian Berweck, pianist
An acclaimed pianist working at the newest edge of contemporary music, Sebastian Berweck was kind enough to support my project from its planning stages. In its present state, my research explores the changing cultural relationship of immigrant musicians to the contemporary repertoire as a result of leaving their places of origin to pursue a career in Germany. In this light I thought it equally necessary to speak with musicians native to Germany, in order to gain their perspec
