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In the pantheon of French music, Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924) often seems a paradox—an innovator cloaked in restraint, a Romantic by birth who shaped the contours of modern French music with quiet insistence. Piano Street now provides sheet music for his complete piano works: a body of music that resists spectacle, even as it brims with invention and brilliance. Read more
The year 2025 promises to be an exciting one for the piano world, with the top three prestigious piano competitions taking center stage worldwide. With Chopin, taking place each five years, Cliburn each four and Queen Elisabeth with varying intervals of 3-5 years, this unique clash occurs for the first time ever. Read more
Randall Faber, alongside his wife Nancy, is well-known for co-authoring the best-selling Piano Adventures teaching method. Their books, recognized globally for fostering students’ creative and cognitive development, have sold millions of copies worldwide. Previously translated into nine languages, Piano Adventures is now also available in Dutch and German. Eric Schoones had the pleasure of speaking with Randall Faber about his work and philosophy. Read more
"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
Piano News Flash
2025-07-19
Currently, Lim studies under Sohn at the New England Conservatory, continuing their training from the Korea National University of Arts. On stage, Sohn's seasoned performance thoughtfully complemented Lim's, allowing the student to shine. Next, they'll perform together at Switzerland's Verbier Festival.
Read at koreatimes.co.kr
Yunchan Lim and His Teacher
Currently, Lim studies under Sohn at the New England Conservatory, continuing their training from the Korea National University of Arts. On stage, Sohn's seasoned performance thoughtfully complemented Lim's, allowing the student to shine. Next, they'll perform together at Switzerland's Verbier Festival.
Read at koreatimes.co.kr
2025-07-18
The First World War dramatically changed left-hand piano music. Aside from a few exceptions, serious repertoire for the left hand didn't emerge until the 20th century, largely thanks to Paul Wittgenstein, who profoundly influenced its development.
Read at theguardian.com
The Left Hand Story
The First World War dramatically changed left-hand piano music. Aside from a few exceptions, serious repertoire for the left hand didn't emerge until the 20th century, largely thanks to Paul Wittgenstein, who profoundly influenced its development.
Read at theguardian.com
2025-07-17
Händel’s Eight Great Keyboard Suites showcase his versatility and mastery, and, though less famous, they were highly popular among English aristocracy and amateurs, with many unauthorized copies reflecting their widespread admiration and commercial success. In 1720, Handel decided to provide a new edition.
Read at interlude.hk
Händel's Great Keyboard Suites
Händel’s Eight Great Keyboard Suites showcase his versatility and mastery, and, though less famous, they were highly popular among English aristocracy and amateurs, with many unauthorized copies reflecting their widespread admiration and commercial success. In 1720, Handel decided to provide a new edition.
Read at interlude.hk
2025-07-14
Polish Radio commemorated 25 years since Władysław Szpilman's death, the renowned pianist, composer, and Holocaust survivor whose life inspired the Oscar-winning film "The Pianist." He worked for Polish Radio before and after WWII.
Read at polskieradio.pl
"The Pianist" Remembered
Polish Radio commemorated 25 years since Władysław Szpilman's death, the renowned pianist, composer, and Holocaust survivor whose life inspired the Oscar-winning film "The Pianist." He worked for Polish Radio before and after WWII.
Read at polskieradio.pl
2025-07-13
John Chen began his career by winning the 2004 Sydney International Piano Competition, earning accolades for Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, chamber music, and concertos. He has performed globally and now resides in Kampala, Uganda, as Deputy Principal and chaplain at Acacia International School.
Read at rnz.co.nz
Pianist in Uganda
John Chen began his career by winning the 2004 Sydney International Piano Competition, earning accolades for Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, chamber music, and concertos. He has performed globally and now resides in Kampala, Uganda, as Deputy Principal and chaplain at Acacia International School.
Read at rnz.co.nz
2025-07-12
These lost Satie works resulted from meticulous research by Japanese composer and violinist Sato Matsui and British musicologist James Nye. They independently retrieved forgotten manuscripts and sketches, reconstructing Satie’s ideas into performable scores.
Read at interlude.hk
Never Heard Satie
These lost Satie works resulted from meticulous research by Japanese composer and violinist Sato Matsui and British musicologist James Nye. They independently retrieved forgotten manuscripts and sketches, reconstructing Satie’s ideas into performable scores.
Read at interlude.hk
2025-07-11
Shostakovich admired Soviet pianist Tatiana Nikolayeva’s playing of the WTC. Thus he composed preludes and fugues for her. Comparing her performances with Yulianna Avdeeva’s, winner of the 2010 Chopin Competition, reveals a lighter, more nuanced approach that explores emotional depth differently.
Read at theguardian.com
Avdeeva's Shostakovich
Shostakovich admired Soviet pianist Tatiana Nikolayeva’s playing of the WTC. Thus he composed preludes and fugues for her. Comparing her performances with Yulianna Avdeeva’s, winner of the 2010 Chopin Competition, reveals a lighter, more nuanced approach that explores emotional depth differently.
Read at theguardian.com
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Lukasz Krupinski, Recital
From Chopin's birthplace Zelazowa Wola. Music by Chopin.
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Latest Piano Albums
2025-07-10
Christian Ihle Hadland:
Christian Ihle Hadland came to international attention in 2011 when he began a two-year stint as a BBC New Generation Artist. His disc of Mozart Piano Concertos (2014) was nominated for the Spellemann Prize in 2014, the highest honour for recorded music in Norway. A decade on, he embarks on the project of recording all of Mozart's solo piano music.
Listen on NML >
Christian Ihle Hadland:
Mozart – Complete Piano Music, Vol. 1
Christian Ihle Hadland came to international attention in 2011 when he began a two-year stint as a BBC New Generation Artist. His disc of Mozart Piano Concertos (2014) was nominated for the Spellemann Prize in 2014, the highest honour for recorded music in Norway. A decade on, he embarks on the project of recording all of Mozart's solo piano music.
Listen on NML >
2025-07-06
Shoko Kawasaki:
Shoko Kawasaki studied at the Tokyo University of the Arts and then worked on her dissertation at the same university, analyzing and examining G. Ligeti's piano etudes from the perspective of a practicing pianist. On this album, a selection of Ligeti's etudes are played alongside those of Chopin and Debussy.
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Shoko Kawasaki:
Die Tastenkunst – Chopin, Debussy, Ligeti
Shoko Kawasaki studied at the Tokyo University of the Arts and then worked on her dissertation at the same university, analyzing and examining G. Ligeti's piano etudes from the perspective of a practicing pianist. On this album, a selection of Ligeti's etudes are played alongside those of Chopin and Debussy.
Listen on NML >
2025-07-04
Konstantinos Destounis:
Konstantinos Destounis represented Greece at the Eurovision Young Musicians in Vienna, and is also the winner of several international piano competitions. Here he celebrates the 150th anniversary of Ravel's birth with an album of the French composer's complete piano solo works.
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Konstantinos Destounis:
Ravel – Complete Piano Solo Works
Konstantinos Destounis represented Greece at the Eurovision Young Musicians in Vienna, and is also the winner of several international piano competitions. Here he celebrates the 150th anniversary of Ravel's birth with an album of the French composer's complete piano solo works.
Listen on NML >
2025-06-29
Yuval Zorn:
"This album was created during a time of war, the full impact of which is yet to be understood, and making it provided me with a much needed safe haven from the turbulence outside. Much like Debussy's 'And the moon sets upon the temple that was', the music here embodies not only the decay of an old order but also the potential growth of a new one, with its hopes and perils."
Listen on NML >
Yuval Zorn:
Rameau, Szymanowski & Debussy – Masques, Images & Hommages
"This album was created during a time of war, the full impact of which is yet to be understood, and making it provided me with a much needed safe haven from the turbulence outside. Much like Debussy's 'And the moon sets upon the temple that was', the music here embodies not only the decay of an old order but also the potential growth of a new one, with its hopes and perils."
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.