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Roman Kim. You've seen the crazy videos. But what's behind the virtuosity? Today we go deep in this new interview.
Filmed on location at the Shkolnikova Academy in 2025 (Sèvremont, France) where Roman Kim was faculty-artist. I will be joining the faculty this coming summer, so if you're looking for an awesome program in a magical French Chateau, join us August 3-13. We also hold a competition with prizes and solo opportunities under Maestro Dmitry Sitkovetsky. Applications are open!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Mind–Hand Sync (Intro)
01:03 What is a Virtuoso?
02:29 Our Interview
03:02 Early Prodigy Years
04:59 The Role of Parents
06:53 The Day I Almost Quit
09:14 Studying with Tretyakov
10:30 Becoming a Composer
11:37 The Paganini Influence
16:24 Extreme Mental Focus
18:24 Visualizing the Score
21:24 My CRAZY New Piece
23:40 SLOW MOTION Analysis
26:08 The Importance of Lightness
28:37 Roman’s Shifting Technique
33:22 Preparation trumps Speed
36:05 Kreisler & Articulation
37:13 Romans Unique Bow
42:58 The Problem with Conformity
44:02 A Virtuoso Life
48:47 Lessons from Ivry Gitlis
51:32 Why Live With No Fear?
54:00 Roman’s Secret Harmonics
Produced, Directed, Edited by Daniel Kurganov
Filmed at the Shkolnikova Academy @ Château de la Flocellière
Production assistant: Gerard Gormezano
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