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The Music at Tippet Rise
Pianist Ingrid Fliter brings to her brilliant piano performance unique perspectives from her international training and from her self-taught work in painting.
Devanney Haruta: Do you think that your broad international training— studying in Argentina, Germany, and Italy—has had an impact on who you are as a pianist?
Ingrid Fliter: No doubt. Being in touch with other cultures, with other people, and going out from your comfort zone always helps you to develop your personality. You discover more about how you react in different situations and how you adapt, as well. When I used to be a student, I enjoyed very much being in relationships with other people
and putting myself in question. You ask yourself so many questions when you are alone, when you are far away from your comfort zone. At the time, it was easy because I was very young and full of enthusiasm and impulses . . . But looking backwards, it was not easy to leave home and all my family behind. But that’s part of who we are as musicians. You have to embrace the fact that you don’t have roots anywhere. You’re everywhere, those are your roots.
DH: With all the time spent traveling, how do you find time for your painting?
IF: It’s hard to say, because in some periods I really
cannot find it at all. Lately, I haven’t painted for two or three months, which is terrible for me because it’s my therapy. The
CONVERSATION WITH
INGRID FLITER