"When I was little I dreamed of a musical life made up of concerts as my point of arrival, but now it's absolutely not like that, I think it's a path that constantly changes direction, an evolution made up of many responsibilities. I can't say I've arrived. It's a great journey and I'm happy that so many people are part of it."
Beatrice Rana, world piano star, continues to look ahead with curiosity and the desire to test herself despite her extraordinary fame which has long placed her among the most acclaimed soloists in the world.
The musician from Salento closed her two-week tour of the USA last night at Carnegie Hall in New York with recitals that touched Denver, Chicago, South Bend and Washington.
In the legendary concert hall of the Big Apple, he performed pieces by Liszt, Scriabin, Debussy and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, the Italian composer forced in 1938 due to the racial laws to move to the United States where he continued to write music, in particular columns often anonymously for Hollywood films and had among his students authors who became celebrities such as Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams, Henri Mancini and Andrè Previn.
"Returning to Carnegie Hall is always a great emotion - he told ANSA -. It's a stage you never get used to because of the history it brings with it. Every time I think of Horowitz's legendary video. It's the third time I play a recital in this hall".
New York now considers her among its favourites.
''The audience - he comments - is of great affection and warmth, enthusiastic and generous and enthusiastic and that of Carnegie Hall, in particular, is extremely demanding because the best artists, conductors and the most important orchestras are at home here every evening'' .
On March 8th you will release your latest work, the CD for Warner Classics with Chopin's Marcia Funebre and Beethoven's Hammerklavier, two of the most challenging piano sonatas.
''I don't believe in the she-observes she-her case.
The date was chosen by Warner but I am very happy to celebrate Women's Day with the release of this CD of mine which is the product of months and years of work.
It is also a somewhat sad coincidence that in this recording there is Chopin's Sonata with the famous Funeral March.
Considering Women's Day in a carefree way is difficult given the increasingly pressing news events.
I like to think that even through music we can focus on issues of our everyday life and increase sensitivity towards cases that are not only purely feminine, but concern everyone's civic sense''.
Being part of the inner circle of the greatest pianists on the international scene hasn't changed her.
''I am honored to be considered a reference soloist, but the stage is a reality that does not allow great laurels even if it might seem the opposite.
The responsibility is very great commensurate with the great joy of having a large audience that follows you and supports you.'
The young musician's diary continues to be full of appointments.
Among her upcoming commitments is her American debut in April with the Cleveland Orchestra.
''In May I will make my debut in Germany with the Berliner Philharmoniker with the concert of my beloved Clara Schumann''.
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