We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Meritxell Noguer a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Meritxell, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?

In each moment of my artistic life there has always been something special and meaningful that remains attached to that particular moment. For example, when I was accepted at the Guildhall School of Music to study piano in London, or when I got my first own piano, or when a professor gave me a good piece of advice, and many more. Each and every one of them has shaped the way I am as an artist and, because of that, all of them are equally important to me. However, if I had to choose one project, I would probably mention the release of my first solo album Resonance because it summarizes all the journey that led me to where I am now and also because it includes some of the pieces that played a significant influence in my pianistic life.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

I am a pianist from Girona, Catalonia. At this moment I am presenting my first album Resonance with the support of the prestigious institution Joventuts Musicals de Catalunya.

I studied at the High School of Music of Catalonia (ESMUC) with Denis Losev followed by a Master’s Degree in Performing at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, in London, where I studied with Peter Bithell and Carole Presland and where I was awarded with a scholarship from the same institution.

I see music from its universality, free of boundaries and with the fearless determination to bring unique, human and meaningful versions of the classical repertoire to the modern audience.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

I have always believed in the transformative power of classical music as it is a universal language that does not make distinctions according to your social status, origin or cultural background. Music by itself can speak deep down to everyone’s soul and can be enjoyed by every single human being that is open to it. It is limitless and universal.

Because of that, I never limited myself to playing only in prestigious halls or institutions, but also in any other kind of venues that are maybe less conventional such as schools, hospitals, public social facilities, libraries, etc. I do this because I do feel that what really matters the most is never the place itself but the people who are listening. And actually, building this close connection with the audience every time that I perform in a new venue has probably become one of the signatures of my musical personality.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

The fact of sharing with other people what I like the most (which is music) is already the best reward one can get. Sharing music has the potential to contribute to a better society in the sense that art can make us develop a richer critical thinking, a better understanding of emotions and, after all, a better comprehension of ourselves as human beings. But in a more selfish way, the fact of being able to have my passion as a profession is just the best reward I could ever hope for, especially in a career that comes with so much effort and sacrifice.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.meritxellnoguer.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meritxellnoguer/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meritxellnoguer.pianist/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPItWOYQEBUgkW9_WP8vy3A

Image Credits
Photo 1 (cover): Mireia Sánchez Figueres Photo 2: Sílvia Poch Photo 3: Rafael Ricote Photo 4: Antonia Mardones & Ignacio Atkins Photo 5: – Photo 6: Mireia Sánchez Figueres