Mitsuko Uchida | 2017 International Festival Portrait

“The music should be that; you should just have the pure pleasure and joy and be open to it”

One of the most revered pianists, Mitsuko Uchida talks about living for music and the unpredictability of performing on stage.

Mitsuko Uchida performs a recital in the Usher Hall on 21 August as part of the 2017 Edinburgh International Festival.

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