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The Steinway & Sons Podcast
Amir Siraj
Young Steinway Artist Amir Siraj is completing a dual degree in astrophysics and piano performance. His research has explored the moon, comets, asteroids, black holes, and, of course, Beethoven. He joins Soundboard producer/host Ben Finane, Editor in Chief at Steinway’s award-winning online music magazine listenmusicculture.com, to speak to the intersection of music and physics.
‘Exclusive specialization can be dangerous. There is a certain amount of perspective that is gained from having deep experience in different—even if closely related—fields.’
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