Experimental Piano

Experimental Piano music took its first tentative steps in the early 20th century, mainly thanks to bold composers who fancied the piano as a playground for sounds rather than just notes. This genre often flirts with unconventional techniques, like prepared piano and extended techniques, all whilst making the casual listener question if they accidentally wandered into a sound installation instead of a concert. It’s a bit like a musical acid trip; you might find yourself floating in a sea of dissonance, or you could just wonder if that last piece was a genius work of art or someone insisting that banging pots and pans is indeed a musical statement.