Concerts can be dull at times, for listeners as well as musicians. That’s why we aim to bring you some new perspectives – ideas on how to spice performances up. In an interview with us, Alina Pogostkin talks about the difficult moments of her career, her studies in Berlin and the difference between a concert and a recording session. And then there's new reviews on two leading ladies: Lara St. John and Uta Weyand.