INSTAGRAM | Close Encounters Of The Instrumental Kind

Jennifer Liu

7 years ago

Instagram is no longer just for the up-and-coming generation! A quick survey reveals that numerous classical musicians have embraced the online photo-sharing movement.

Say now, a platform that’s even more candid than Facebook? We’re all ears!

For this first instalment of our INSTAGRAM series, we bring you photo evidence of noteworthy musicians who switched from their primary instruments.

Peter Oundjian

Always a good sport, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s music director fits right in with the big bass section.

Martha Argerich

A teachable moment for pianists in keeping your eyes on the prize.

Jon Kimura Parker

The pianist is hard at work on his signature arrangement of Pictures at an Exhibition, outfitted for harpsichord. One can speculate, at least.

Lang Lang

Make no trombones about this pianist—just look at that solid thumbs up!

Dmitri Hvorostovsky

Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky likes his notes sweet and low.

Ray Chen

If that violinist career doesn’t pan out for him, Ray Chen could always hop to Japan and take up taiko drumming.

Beatrice Rana

We’re not sure who’s more disconcerted here: Beatrice displaced from her piano, or her purported cellist eyeing the complete piano score.

Yuja Wang

Ever stylish, never far from a piano bench.

Peter Oundjian

We’ll leave you with a send-off from our favourite train conductor!

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Jennifer Liu

Jennifer holds a master's degree in piano performance and is pursuing her degree in journalism at Carleton University. Previously, she lived for classical music in Toronto and Montreal.