Ep.8: Would Chopin WIN today’s Chopin Competitions?

In this episode of the Authentic Sound Podcast, Stefan and I ask a simple but unsettling question:Would Chopin himself stand a chance at winning the competitions that now bear his name?We look at what “authentic Chopin playing” has come to mean — and how far it may have drifted from what Chopin actually wrote, taught, and heard.We also talk about the modern cult of expressiveness, the misunderstanding of tempo rubato, and the curious irony that the composer most associated with freedom and individuality is now judged by rules that he would probably reject. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wimwinters.substack.com/subscribe