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#369: Giuseppe Guarrera (Pianist) (pt. 1 of 2)
Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work
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Sponsor & Show Open
1:47
Introducing Giuseppe Guarrera
2:45
Early Years And First Teachers
5:10
Doubts, Detours, And Big Breaks
6:53
The Role Of Competitions
8:17
Choosing Which Opportunities To Chase
11:16
Evolving A Teaching Philosophy
14:24
Playing For Competitions Vs Recitals
16:26
Turning Prizes Into A Career
19:15
Learning The Business And Management
22:08
Strategy, Flexibility, And Readiness
25:30
Courage And Trust Under Barenboim
29:47
Closing And Subscribe
Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work
#369: Giuseppe Guarrera (Pianist) (pt. 1 of 2)
Mar 09, 2026
Nick Petrella & Andy Heise // Giuseppe Guarrera
This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Italian pianist, Giuseppe Guarrera. He’s won major international awards, including prizes at the Cleveland International Piano Competition, The Rubenstein and Montreal competitions, and he’s a recent recipient of the Tabor Award at the Verbier Festival. As a performer, Giuseppe’s appeared in acclaimed concert halls throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Join us to hear how Giuseppe’s staunch work ethic and collaborative approach helped him develop a thriving career. https://www.giuseppeguarrera-pianist.com/