The young French pianist Alexandre Kantorow, winner of the $300,000 Gilmore aware, has been talking to Zsolt Bognar about his life-changing opportunity.
Apparently, he’d like to spend half of each year in private contemplation.
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He needs to take time to eat a good meal. He always looks anorexic.
I actually think he looks very handsome and charming, especially since he has a lot of thoughtful things to say
… contrary to ‘Both Sides Now’ (above)
What an interesting point you make here… Thanks for you precious input.
I saw him win the Tchaikovsky competition in Moscow in June 2019 and have followed his career since: he is truly a remarkable musician. Much success to him!
Ha. What he means is he’d like to spend all that money in peace and quiet without your scrutiny.
Champagne, cars, girls, boys, etc…
Did you listen to the interview? Only a small part of that stipend can be used for personal reasons. It is primarily to encourage up and coming musicians to create bold musical/artistic projects
Or meeting his many admirers, perhaps? Why are big awards like this only for pianists?
The Gilmore Artist Award is $300,000 not $150,000.