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“When I'm walking with my father through the woods, and we reach a place where you see so far that your ego suddenly shrinks because you are so touched by the dimension of your surroundings.”

Quote by Volker Bertelmann

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Volker Bertelmann

Volker Bertelmann, born in 1966, is a German pianist known for his work in the fields of classical music and crossover/experimental music. His unique playing style and deep understanding of music have earned him recognition in the music world. more

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“I also remember riding home from a wonderful day with only my bathing shorts, losing the chain of my bicycle, having no hand breaks, and slipping high speed on a street covered with stones. I had to go to the hospital.”

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“I like to express true emotions under the cover of melancholy: It includes fulfilment and pain, which describes human existence.”

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“I always liked stories that carry on and have a different format from the normal music video.”

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“During Christmas time, on German television they show films with three or four episodes, and I quite like the feeling of waiting for the next episode.”

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“I had a record deal with Sony in the beginning of the 90s, and I was rapping and singing in my band.”

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“I was bored to death and thinking more about the minibar and the after-show party than the performance.”

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“I am surprising myself [at] each show, and the delivered piano often surprises me. Sometimes the piano is so old that I don't have to prepare it, and sometimes I have a concert grand!”

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“I was actually very surprised after using some plastic necklaces on the strings, as the sound was very bright. Sometimes I just put something inside that lies next to me.”

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“I can't say that electronic gear is restrictive. I think it is a challenge to play with electronic gear, and I regularly [perform] concerts with guys who are processing sound.”

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“The opportunity to use a computer is great when it is used as one component, or when someone is working on his or her own sounds and approaches. I think it actually has the same restrictions as using the piano or any other instrument in [a traditional] way.”

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