Money, Fear & the Magic of Being a Concert Pianist - Olga Scheps

Episode von Business of Classical Music von León Dreher - Dreher.Media GmbH · 18. September 2026 · 57 min

Olga Scheps is an internationally acclaimed pianist and ECHO Klassik award winner who has performed on some of the world’s leading stages. Over the course of her career, she has released numerous recordings with Sony Classical, beginning with her award-winning debut album “Chopin.”

In this conversation, Olga speaks openly about the realities of building and sustaining a career as a concert pianist — from fees, financial uncertainty, and the development of her market value to the moments of pure energy on stage that make the profession worthwhile.

The episode also explores the business behind a career in classical music: working with agencies and record labels, negotiating deals, and understanding how fees and opportunities evolve over time.

An episode about the economics of being a pianist, the structures behind an international career, and what ultimately makes it worth pursuing.

🗣️ Topics discussed:

- The financial realities of being a concert pianist

- Fees, pricing, and developing your market value

- Working with agencies and record labels

- Existential uncertainty and career sustainability

- The energy and emotion of performing on stage

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