Name: Amy Rita
Nationality: Swiss-Australian
Occupation: Pianist, composer
Current release: Amy Rita will have a new single, "Amelia's Theme," out March 8th 2025. She is also about to embark on an extensive tour through Europe and Dubai later this year. Visit her website for updates.

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When it comes to experiencing the sensation of “energy” as a listener, which albums, performances, and artists come to mind?

I’m drawn to artists who create energy beyond the music itself, like Ludovico Einaudi and Khatia Buniatishvili. They evoke deep emotive immersion, transforming music into an experience.

This level of energy is something I strive to bring to my own performances.

[Read our Ludovico Einaudi interview]

There can be many different kinds of energy in art – soft, harsh, healing, aggressive, uplifting and many more. Which do you tend to feel drawn to most?

I’m drawn to healing, heartfelt, passionate, and transportive energies.

For example, my piece “Autumn Solace” embodies calmness, created as a comfort during the cold autumn weather.

“Bloomed” conveys triumph, …



… and “Forbidden Dance” captures passion.

“The Water Room,” inspired by a photograph of a room half underwater in Venice, Italy invites listeners into a transportive, evocative world.

I have had a hard time explaining that listening to death metal calms me down. When you listen to a song with a particular energy, does it tend to fill you with the same energy – or are there “paradoxical” effects?

I often feel the same energy as the piece conveys, though paradoxical effects occur sometimes.

For example, passionate pieces can leave me with a sense of stillness, while calmer compositions can uplift me, balancing the intensity.

When it comes to experiencing the sensation of “energy” as as a creator, how would you describe the physical sensation of experiencing this energy? [Where do you feel it, do you have a visual sensation/representation, is there a sense of release or a build-up of tension etc …]

When composing, I feel excitement and curiosity as an idea takes shape, often starting in my heart, sometimes giving me goosebumps.

During performances, that energy transforms into release, guiding my interpretation in the moment.

When it comes to composing / songwriting, are you finding that spontaneity and just a few takes tend to capture energy best? Or does honing a piece bring you closer to that goal?

Both approaches work well for me.

My first single “Orbit,” was composed and captured almost spontaneously in one afternoon.



However, pieces like “Adamo” required more focused effort, allowing me to refine the energy through rhythm, melody and harmony to deepen its impact.

How much of the energy of your own music, would you say, is already part of the composition, how much of it is the result of the recording process?

Each of my compositions holds its own distinct energy, with both the composition and recording process playing essential roles in shaping its essence.

“Solstice,” composed on the winter solstice—captures the energy of that moment, while the recording process unlocks and amplifies its depth.

For your current release, "Amelia’s Theme," what kind of energy were you looking for?

“Amelia’s Theme” is a tribute to friendship, capturing the warmth and joyful moments shared with my friend Amelia.

Written at her home on her grand piano, it embodies the spirit of that moment and the memories created in the space.

How do you capture the energy you want in the studio?

Capturing the energy I want in the studio starts with a relaxed, purposeful environment with a high-quality setup and well maintained piano.

It’s about cultivating an atmosphere that lets me fully engage with the music, allowing the essence of each piece to unfold and resonate in the recording.

What role do factors like volume, effects like distortion, amplification, and production in general for in terms of creating the energy you want?

I prefer to maintain a clean, refined sound, focusing on high-quality production and the piano’s natural resonance to bring the emotive energy of each piece to life.

In terms of energy, what changes when you're performing live on stage, with an audience present, compared to the recording stage?

Recording is introspective, where I immerse myself in the subtle nuances of the music.

In contrast, live performances introduce a dynamic exchange with the audience, amplifying the energy and transforming each piece in the moment.

How does the presence of the audience and your interaction with it change the energy of the music and how would you describe the creative interaction with listeners during a gig?

The audience’s energy shapes the music, turning each concert into a unique, shared experience, where the interpretation and flow of the performance evolve based on the collective atmosphere in the space.

What kind of feedback have you received from listeners or concert audiences in terms of the experience your music has on them?

Listeners worldwide often describe feeling transported, relaxed or deeply moved, with some mentioning how my compositions create vivid imagery.

The common thread is that my pieces resonate emotionally, allowing listeners to connect deeply with the music.

Would you say that you prefer to stay in control to be able to shape the energy or do you surrender to it and allow the music to take over? Who, ultimately has control during a live performance?

I maintain control as a performer but embrace the natural flow of the music and audience.

It’s about finding balance, guiding the performance, and allowing the energy of the moment to enhance it.

The energy that music is able to generate can sometimes be overwhelming. How, do you think, can artists make use of this energy to bring about change in the world?

Music’s energy can be transformative when artists infuse their work with purpose, as in my piece “Ad Meliora” (towards better things).

It can inspire action, empathy, and reflection, motivating positive change.