For piano lovers, the Verbier Festival 2025 again shaped up to be a dream come true. This summer, the festival was rolling out one of its most interesting piano lineups yet, blending household names, rising stars, and even a little jazz for good measure. From mid-July through early August, nearly every day was offering something exciting for anyone who could […]

The piano world is buzzing with excitement this summer. As we predicted, recent media channels have been dominated by news and updates from three of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions: Chopin, Cliburn, and Queen Elisabeth. In its recent issue, the magazine “The World of Piano Competitions” dedicated a special feature to the Queen Elisabeth Competition, where Piano Street’s Patrick […]

A new recording of Florence Price’s Piano Concerto shines new light on the pioneering composer’s legacy. In this interview, Piano Street talks to pianist Han Chen, who reflects on Price’s fusion of Romantic and African American idioms, and the personal journey of interpreting her music for modern audiences. Pianist Han Chen can be heard on a recent recording of Florence […]

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 […]

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 Cremona Musica Awards 2024, we had the opportunity to get an exclusive interview with the famous instrument creator and award winner. Italy’s storied past, a canvas awash with creative brilliance, finds its heart in […]

March 7 2025, marks the 150th birthday of Maurice Ravel. Piano Street presents a collection of material and links to resources for you to commemorate the great French composer. Often labelled an impressionist, Maurice Ravel’s style grew out of his great interest in a broad variety of styles, including Spanish folk music, French baroque, and American jazz. At the same […]

Do piano competitions offer a good, fair, and attractive basis for a complete pianist and musician? In today’s scene, many competition organizers have started including additional elements for judging with a focus on preparing the competitor for a real, multifaceted musical life that reaches beyond prize money and temporary fame. Ralf Gothóni, the creator of a new kind of piano […]

Pianist Tamara Stefanovich is a well-known name to concert audiences throughout the world and to discophiles maybe mostly known for her engagement in contemporary and 20th century repertoire. This reflects of course her concert programmes as well as collaborations, where her recordings with French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard stand out with two exceptionally strong proponents of contemporary aesthetics and pianism. Stefanovich […]

In the end of September, the annual Cremona Musica 2024 exhibition, a significant global event, takes place providing novel insights into the music industry. As a member of the Media Lounge, Piano Street is pleased to offer a pianistic perspective on key events. Cremona Musica takes place across three expansive exhibition halls at Cremona Fiere and features outdoor stage performances […]

Many know Josef Hofmann as an exceptional pianist, but how many are aware that he was also a prolific inventor? He was a brilliant mind who found fulfillment not only at the piano but also through numerous patents, channeling his immense passion for mechanics and technology across a variety of fields. But who was Josef Hofmann? The Pianist Born in […]

What does it take to get a true grip on Beethoven? A winner of the Beethoven Competition in Bonn, pianist Moritz Winkelmann has built a formidable reputation for his Beethoven interpretations, shaped by a lifetime of immersion in the works and instruction from the legendary Leon Fleisher. Eric Schoones from the German/Dutch magazine PIANIST had a conversation with him. Moritz […]

Substituting for the suddenly indisposed Janine Jensen, pianist Paul Lewis shares his ideas on his global Schubert project, classical repertoire focus and views on titans Beethoven vs. Schubert. Renowned British pianist Paul Lewis, stepped in to perform Beethoven’s G-major Concerto with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and Daniel Harding in Stockholm on February 23. This unexpected turn of events proved […]