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By the time she was a teenager, she was already sweeping major competitions. Her debut with Deutsche Grammophon in 2008 featured Liszt’s 12 Études d'exécution transcendante , a technical marathon that few veterans dare to record, signaling the arrival of a powerhouse talent. Rethinking the Repertoire

One of the most frequent questions fans ask is: Why does she play barefoot? For Ott, it’s about physical connection. Feeling the pedals and the floor directly allows her to feel more grounded and balanced, removing a literal barrier between herself and the instrument. It has become a symbol of her authenticity—unfiltered, natural, and entirely focused on the music. Looking Forward alicesarah.7z

Her performances since have gained a new layer of emotional weight. Watching her play John Field’s Nocturnes or Beethoven’s sonatas, you see a musician who isn't just executing a craft, but sharing a piece of her soul. Why the Barefoot Performance? By the time she was a teenager, she

In 2019, Ott shared a deeply personal update with her fans: she had been diagnosed with . Rather than withdrawing, she used the diagnosis to advocate for transparency and to show that a chronic illness does not define one's potential. For Ott, it’s about physical connection