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"Akiko's piano" survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and has featured in concert performances, films, and special events, conveying its message of peace. Now, 80 years after the bomb killed its owner, it has also participated in the Hiroshima premiere of the play Borrowed Landscape. Read more
The Preliminaries of the 19th International Chopin Competition are underway in the Chamber Music Hall of the Warsaw Philharmonic. From April 23 to May 4, 163 pianists from 28 countries are performing their best Chopin etudes, nocturnes, scherzos, and mazurkas. Watch all performances online and form your opinion about who is worthy of a place in the final stages of the competition this October. Read more
The piano, a sleek monument of polished wood and ivory keys, holds a curious, often paradoxical, position in music history, especially for women. While offering a crucial outlet for female expression in societies where opportunities were often limited, it also became a stage for complex gender dynamics, sometimes subtle, sometimes stark. From drawing-room whispers in the 19th century to the thunderous applause of today’s concert halls, the story of women and the piano is a narrative woven with threads of remarkable progress and stubbornly persistent challenges. Read more
Piano Day is an annual worldwide event that takes place on the 88th day of the year, which in 2025 is March 29. Established in 2015, it is now well known across the globe and this year we celebrate it’s 10th anniversary! Read more
For Paolo Fazioli, music isn’t just a profession – it’s a calling. In connection with the introduction of Fazioli's new model F198 and the presentation of The Cremona Musica Award 2024, we had the opportunity to get an exclusive interview with the famous instrument creator and award winner. Read more
Piano News Flash
2025-05-24
Romanian pianist Cristian Sandrin delivers the first complete piano recording of Henry Purcell's eight keyboard suites. While harpsichord versions exist, Sandrin's piano interpretation offers a fresh perspective on these works, published posthumously in 1696.
Read at interlude.hk
Purcell on Piano
Romanian pianist Cristian Sandrin delivers the first complete piano recording of Henry Purcell's eight keyboard suites. While harpsichord versions exist, Sandrin's piano interpretation offers a fresh perspective on these works, published posthumously in 1696.
Read at interlude.hk
2025-05-23
Pictures at an Exhibition echoes Schumann's Carnaval in its character portraits. However, Mussorgsky's direct inspiration was far darker: his growing preoccupation with death, a shadow that consumed him seven years later.
Read at classical-music.com
Pictures as Piano Pieces
Pictures at an Exhibition echoes Schumann's Carnaval in its character portraits. However, Mussorgsky's direct inspiration was far darker: his growing preoccupation with death, a shadow that consumed him seven years later.
Read at classical-music.com
2025-05-23
Now on its second season, the Chopin Podcast, a multi-episode series hosted by Ben Laude features insights from Garrick Ohlsson, Chopin scholars, and medalists. This podcast offers an intimate, broad exploration of Chopin's works for both enthusiasts, curious and professionals.
Read at chopinpodcast.com
The Chopin Podcast
Now on its second season, the Chopin Podcast, a multi-episode series hosted by Ben Laude features insights from Garrick Ohlsson, Chopin scholars, and medalists. This podcast offers an intimate, broad exploration of Chopin's works for both enthusiasts, curious and professionals.
Read at chopinpodcast.com
2025-05-22
Mason & Hamlin pianos are known for their robust construction, powerful and rich American tone, and the longevity of their sound due to unique design innovations like the Tension Resonator. They represent a significant part of American piano manufacturing heritage.
Read at cbsnews.com
The Mason & Hamlin Story
Mason & Hamlin pianos are known for their robust construction, powerful and rich American tone, and the longevity of their sound due to unique design innovations like the Tension Resonator. They represent a significant part of American piano manufacturing heritage.
Read at cbsnews.com
2025-05-21
Since 1962, Fort Worth's Cliburn Competition has been a top classical music event for 18-30 year-old pianists. Over 63 years, 18 gold medalists, including 2017 winner Yekwon Sunwoo (then 28), 18 silver, and 13 bronze laureates have emerged.
Read at keranews.org
The Age Impact and Cliburn
Since 1962, Fort Worth's Cliburn Competition has been a top classical music event for 18-30 year-old pianists. Over 63 years, 18 gold medalists, including 2017 winner Yekwon Sunwoo (then 28), 18 silver, and 13 bronze laureates have emerged.
Read at keranews.org
2025-05-20
Entrant quality drives the competition. A vital pre-selection jury chose 70 from 300 applicants. After withdrawals, 60 played the quarter-finals, 24 advanced to the semifinals, and 12 reached the finals. Both later rounds feature challenging commissioned works, intensifying the pressure.
Read at limelight-arts.com
Queen Elisabeth Piano Competition Finalists
Entrant quality drives the competition. A vital pre-selection jury chose 70 from 300 applicants. After withdrawals, 60 played the quarter-finals, 24 advanced to the semifinals, and 12 reached the finals. Both later rounds feature challenging commissioned works, intensifying the pressure.
Read at limelight-arts.com
2025-05-19
Universal Music launched Deutsche Grammophon China and Blue Note Records China. These new imprints will champion emerging Chinese artists, cultivate original music, and help Chinese musicians reach global audiences, expanding the iconic classical and jazz labels' reach.
Read at gramophone.co.uk
Wang, Lang and Yu Names Artistic Advisers
Universal Music launched Deutsche Grammophon China and Blue Note Records China. These new imprints will champion emerging Chinese artists, cultivate original music, and help Chinese musicians reach global audiences, expanding the iconic classical and jazz labels' reach.
Read at gramophone.co.uk
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From The Glasshouse International Centre for Music: Sage One, Gateshead. Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 1 with Royal Northern Sinfonia under Dinis Sousa.
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2025-05-13
Duo Geniušas-Geniushene:
Husband-and-wife piano duo explores 20th century music for piano duo, with John Adams' Halleluja Junction, named after a truck stop near the California-Nevada border, as the centerpiece. Lukas is a laureate of several prestigious piano competitions, including Tchaikovsky (2015) and Chopin (2010); Anna was the runner-up to Yunchan Lim at the 2022 Van Cliburn Competition.
Listen on NML >
Duo Geniušas-Geniushene:
Hallelujah Junction – Adams, Stravinsky, Gershwin, Copland
Husband-and-wife piano duo explores 20th century music for piano duo, with John Adams' Halleluja Junction, named after a truck stop near the California-Nevada border, as the centerpiece. Lukas is a laureate of several prestigious piano competitions, including Tchaikovsky (2015) and Chopin (2010); Anna was the runner-up to Yunchan Lim at the 2022 Van Cliburn Competition.
Listen on NML >
2025-05-10
Morta Grigaliunaite:
It was the sense of otherworldliness that primarily drew Morta Grigaliunaite to Rautavaara's music. "The prospect of recording these works intrigued me for several years, yet I was overwhelmed by its magnitude. Finally, I decided to embrace this challenge, constantly reflecting on how Rautavaara’s music…consistently hovers between our world and the realm of the unknown."
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Morta Grigaliunaite:
Rautavaara – Complete Piano Works
It was the sense of otherworldliness that primarily drew Morta Grigaliunaite to Rautavaara's music. "The prospect of recording these works intrigued me for several years, yet I was overwhelmed by its magnitude. Finally, I decided to embrace this challenge, constantly reflecting on how Rautavaara’s music…consistently hovers between our world and the realm of the unknown."
Listen on NML >
2025-05-08
Paulo Oliveira:
Paulo Oliveira traces the centuries-old piano teaching tradition that he considers himself a part of. The journey begins with Haydn, one of Beethoven's masters. Next is Czerny, a disciple of Beethoven, who transmitted the musical heritage to Liszt. Through Liszt, the lineage reaches Vianna da Motta, who in turn trained Sequeira Costa, Oliveira's mentor for nearly a decade.
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Paulo Oliveira:
Beethoven 250 + 4
Paulo Oliveira traces the centuries-old piano teaching tradition that he considers himself a part of. The journey begins with Haydn, one of Beethoven's masters. Next is Czerny, a disciple of Beethoven, who transmitted the musical heritage to Liszt. Through Liszt, the lineage reaches Vianna da Motta, who in turn trained Sequeira Costa, Oliveira's mentor for nearly a decade.
Listen on NML >
2025-05-06
Julian Jaeyoung Kim:
Julian Jaeyoung Kim's debut recording "Brahms Resonances" (2023) received laudatory reviews from several prominent publications, including Gramophone, Interlude HK, Klassik Heute, and Fanfare. This Beethoven album is Kim's debut with the Hänssler label, sponsored by the piano brand C. Bechstein and the publisher Bärenreiter.
Listen on NML >
Julian Jaeyoung Kim:
Beethoven – Waldstein, Les Adieux, Op. 2 No. 3
Julian Jaeyoung Kim's debut recording "Brahms Resonances" (2023) received laudatory reviews from several prominent publications, including Gramophone, Interlude HK, Klassik Heute, and Fanfare. This Beethoven album is Kim's debut with the Hänssler label, sponsored by the piano brand C. Bechstein and the publisher Bärenreiter.
Listen on NML >
Piano Street Site Updates
29 March 2025:
piano Street celebrate the 10th anniversary of World Piano Day.
17 November 2023:
The sheet music library now contains the complete solo keyboard pieces by J. S. Bach.
12 September 2023:
Rachmaninoff's complete piano works are now available in our sheet music library.
26 January 2023:
The complete piano works of 12 composers are now available in our sheet music library.
1 February 2022:
We celebrate 20 years online with an updated webdesign of pianostreet.com and a special bonus package for all our memebers!
10 January 2022:
Pages about composer have a new design with additional content and the best solo piano pieces listed separately for composers such as Beethoven and Chopin.
26 November 2021:
A new issue of the magazine about the world of piano competitions is available for free download at Piano Street.
8 October 2021:
Piano Street's multimedia tool for watching the Chopin Competition has been updated.
24 September 2021:
Piano Street participated in the annual Media Lounge of Cremona Musica.
15 January 2021:
Urtext editions of Debussy Clair de lune, Chopin Prelude in E minor and Major Piano Scales are now available to download for free at Piano Street.
24 October 2020:
New pieces by Bach and Mozart with piano practice tips have been added to the line of Instructive Editions.
10 April 2018:
Visit Piano Street at the Frankfurt Music Expo.
piano Street celebrate the 10th anniversary of World Piano Day.
17 November 2023:
The sheet music library now contains the complete solo keyboard pieces by J. S. Bach.
12 September 2023:
Rachmaninoff's complete piano works are now available in our sheet music library.
26 January 2023:
The complete piano works of 12 composers are now available in our sheet music library.
1 February 2022:
We celebrate 20 years online with an updated webdesign of pianostreet.com and a special bonus package for all our memebers!
10 January 2022:
Pages about composer have a new design with additional content and the best solo piano pieces listed separately for composers such as Beethoven and Chopin.
26 November 2021:
A new issue of the magazine about the world of piano competitions is available for free download at Piano Street.
8 October 2021:
Piano Street's multimedia tool for watching the Chopin Competition has been updated.
24 September 2021:
Piano Street participated in the annual Media Lounge of Cremona Musica.
15 January 2021:
Urtext editions of Debussy Clair de lune, Chopin Prelude in E minor and Major Piano Scales are now available to download for free at Piano Street.
24 October 2020:
New pieces by Bach and Mozart with piano practice tips have been added to the line of Instructive Editions.
10 April 2018:
Visit Piano Street at the Frankfurt Music Expo.