Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason on family, performance nerves and classical music’s future
Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason on what it's like growing up in a musical family and why classical music remains relevant for young people today. Kanneh-Mason is set to perform in Australia as part of her upcoming tour.
What is it like to be the eldest daughter of a very musical family? For pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason, it means being part of a household where creativity and music reign supreme.
Kanneh-Mason, one of classical music's most exciting young performers, comes from a family of seven siblings from Britain, all of whom are emerging instrumentalists in the classical music world. Her brother Sheku Kanneh-Mason, the cellist who performed at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has described her as the family's trendsetter.
In an interview ahead of her Australian tour, Kanneh-Mason shared what it's like growing up in a family of musicians, how she overcame performance nerves, and why she believes classical music remains relevant for young people today.
Growing up in a musical family
Kanneh-Mason says she may have been the first to learn an instrument, but today, all seven Kanneh-Mason siblings are making a name for themselves in the classical music world.