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Money, Fear & the Magic of Being a Concert Pianist - Olga Scheps

Money, Fear & the Magic of Being a Concert Pianist - Olga Scheps

Business of Classical Music vor 4 Wochen

León Dreher in conversation with Olga Scheps

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Olga Scheps is an internationally acclaimed pianist and ECHO
Klassik award winner who has performed on some of the world’s
leading stages. Over the course of her career, she has released
numerous recordings with Sony Classical, beginning with her
award-winning debut album “Chopin.” In this conversation, Olga
speaks openly about the realities of building and sustaining a
career as a concert pianist — from fees, financial uncertainty, and
the development of her market value to the moments of pure energy
on stage that make the profession worthwhile. The episode also
explores the business behind a career in classical music: working
with agencies and record labels, negotiating deals, and
understanding how fees and opportunities evolve over time. An
episode about the economics of being a pianist, the structures
behind an international career, and what ultimately makes it worth
pursuing. ️ Topics discussed: - The financial realities of being a
concert pianist - Fees, pricing, and developing your market value -
Working with agencies and record labels - Existential uncertainty
and career sustainability - The energy and emotion of performing on
stage