Classical music promoter Albert Imperato engages Steven with his ‘20 Questions’ treatment.

Steven Osborne’s interpretations of Vingt Regards have been critically celebrated, with journalists citing the ‘extraordinary musical experience’ of his performances, as well as his ‘technical mastery’ and ‘consummate command of the work’s architecture’. Having studied Vingt Regards with Yvonne Loriod (Messiaen’s wife), Steven’s insights into and perspectives on this seminal 20th century masterwork are exceptional. Beyond superlatives of our soloist, the ACO wanted to present Osborne in another light, so we enlisted writer, classical music promoter (and Messiaen enthusiast) Albert Imperato to engage Steven with his ‘20 Questions’ treatment.

  1. A few works of classical music that you adore:

Beethoven Pastoral Symphony

Beethoven Piano Sonata, Op. 111

Tippett String Quartet No 5

Sibelius Symphony No 7

Brahms Piano Trio No 1

Schubert Winterreise

Messiaen Vingt Regards

  1. Classical music recordings that you treasure:

Handel Messiah: John Eliot Gardiner/Monteverdi Choir (Philips)

Beethoven The Nine Symphonies: Charles Mackerras/Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (Classics for Pleasure)

Sibelius Symphonies: Paavo Berglund/Chamber Orchestra of Europe (Finlandia)

  1. Favorite non-classical musicians and/or recordings:

Joni Mitchell Hejira

Keith Jarrett Vienna Concert

John McLaughlin Trio Live at the Royal Festival Hall

Oscar Peterson

Miles Davis

Bill Evans

  1. Music that makes you cry –...