Sonata Secrets w/ Henrik Kilhamn

In this milestone episode of Piano Tech Radio Hour, we delve into the extraordinary world of Swedish pianist Henrik Kilhamn. Based in Gothenburg, Henrik is a concert pianist, chamber musician, and accompanist with an impressive career that includes solo recitals and collaborations with renowned ensembles such as the Gothenburg Opera House Orchestra, Symphony Choir, and Vocal Ensemble.

Henrik's musical journey began at the age of six with the Suzuki method. Guided by his mentor Enrique Graf, he transitioned from pursuing dual majors in chemistry and piano to dedicating himself entirely to music. In 2019, he launched the YouTube channel Sonata Secrets, which quickly grew to over 40,000 followers and 2.5 million views, offering enthusiastic and analytical explanations of classical music.

Over the past eight years, Henrik has thrived as a freelance musician, focusing on accompanying students, choirs, and singers, as well as performing solo recitals and concertos. He seamlessly integrates his live performances with his YouTube content, creating videos that reach a global audience and share his deep passion for classical music.

Henrik reflects on his experiences as a freelance musician, discussing his instruments, including a Yamaha C3 grand and a vintage German upright, and his collaborations with piano technicians. He also explores his deep interest in aesthetic philosophies and music theory, which he shares through blog posts and videos.

Henrik also shares his future plans for continuing his work on Sonata Secrets and possibly expanding his writing on music theory, aiming to delve deeper into the frequencies, experiences, structures, and narratives within music perception. Henrik’s channel has become a haven for those seeking to understand and appreciate classical music, especially during the pandemic lockdowns.

Listeners are treated to a fascinating discussion about the intersection of modern technology and classical music, as Henrik shares how Sonata Secrets became a haven for music enthusiasts, especially during the pandemic lockdowns. He also reveals his future plans to expand his work, continuing to inspire and educate audiences worldwide.

Join us for this insightful episode, and explore Henrik Kilhamn’s unique blend of tradition and innovation in the world of classical music.

About Henrik Kilhamn:

Henrik Kilhamn is a concert pianist, chamber musician, and accompanist based in Gothenburg, Sweden. He works regularly with the Gothenburg Opera house orchestra as well as the Gothenburg Symphony choir and vocal ensemble. One of his post-pandemic highlights was playing the program “Screen symphony” with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra featuring TV series music, including the Downton Abbey theme for piano and orchestra.

Henrik plays solo recitals regularly around western Sweden, and in 2022 he championed a programme of piano music by Scriabin and his romantic influences, celebrating the 150th anniversary of this intriguing composer. He has also been invited to the Lagrasse Piano Festival, Gothenburg Piano Festival, and the Nordic Song Festival, among others. When he is not playing concerts, he enjoys accompanying choirs and students and working as a collaborative pianist with singers and instrumentalists in professional as well as educational settings.

In 2019, Henrik founded the Youtube channel Sonata Secrets which now has accumulated over 40 thousand followers and 2.5 million views. In his videos, he gives enthusiastic explanations for how classical music works with an analytical perspective while presenting and playing the pieces. The videos are accessible to listeners who may not be so familiar with classical music, and the channel has become a resource for piano players of all levels around the world.

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