I think the underlying purpose is expression. It's not about technique, it's not about hitting the right note, writing the perfect prose, having the …

- Charlie Albright

I actually think that many of the musicians who have something meaningful to say don't win competitions. An incredible pianist like Horowitz had so m…

- Charlie Albright

If you play it safe, middle of the road with all the right notes, you might win. If you are unique and have too much personality, you might easily sc…

- Charlie Albright

I would like for people to not be stuck by the rules of what is expected of a classical musician. If you really want to do something different, don't…

- Charlie Albright

I don't come from a particularly musical family. My mother learned a bit of piano in Korea. When I was three, I apparently climbed up on our upright …

- Charlie Albright