CliKK Chat: Agata-Maria Raatz

“Every note should breathe honesty.”In this episode of CLIKK Chat, acclaimed violinist Agata-Maria Raatz shares her remarkable journey from early struggles in Poland to becoming an internationally recognized soloist. She reflects on mentorship, technical discipline, and how to stay true to classical music’s soul amid modern pressures.🎻 Learn more about Agata-Maria Raatz:🌐 Website → https://www.agatamariaraatz.com📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/agata.maria.raatz💿 Albums →• Echoes of Bach – Spotify• Mozart 1766 – Apple Music🎧 Produced by Project CLIKK — a student-led nonprofit connecting global artists and young musicians through conversation, collaboration, and community.Time Segment0:00 Childhood, family influence & musical beginnings3:23 Leaving home at 16 – discovering mentorship & freedom6:28 Lessons from Maxim Töns & Zahar Brun: practice and structure10:52 The soloist’s challenge: artistry vs. commercial pressure15:48 Echoes of Bach – re-imagining improvisation18:26 Mozart 1766 – violin as voice and personal expression21:47 Advice for young musicians: skill, networking, persistence24:01 Closing gratitude & reflections