Piano is just a small part of the musical world. I also love all kinds of music, and I’m especially interested in non-lyrical pieces because they are more open to interpretations and let me shape my own feelings while listening.

One experience that struck me was with The Blue Danube. I had always pictured it as a celebration of community, festivity, and harmony with nature. But in 2001: A Space Odyssey, it gave me an entirely different impression: majestic, precise, and serene in a cosmic sense. I never expected the piece to feel that way, yet it fit beautifully. It showed me how music’s meaning can shift and transcend, depending on how it’s experienced.