{"id":13257,"date":"2025-01-01T21:37:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T21:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/?p=13257"},"modified":"2025-01-07T12:17:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T12:17:18","slug":"piano-streets-top-picks-of-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/piano-streets-top-picks-of-2024-13257\/","title":{"rendered":"Piano Street&#8217;s Top Picks of 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"blog-lead\">We wish you a Happy New Year with a list of recommended reading from Piano Street. These are the most read, discussed or shared articles of 2024.<br \/>\n\/The Piano Street Team<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/happy-new-year-2018.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/happy-new-year-2018.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/happy-new-year-2018-300x166.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>--><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The top list is also published on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pianostreet\">Facebook page<\/a>. Feel free to share the list with your piano playing friends!<\/p>\n<p>(Top picks selections from previous years: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/site-news\/piano-streets-top-picks-of-2023-12572\/\">2023<\/a> <a href=\"\nhttps:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/site-news\/piano-streets-top-picks-of-2022-12068\/\">2022<\/a> <a href=\"\nhttps:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/site-news\/piano-streets-top-picks-of-2021-11377\/\">2021<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/site-news\/piano-streets-top-picks-of-2020-10960\/\">2020<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/site-news\/piano-streets-top-picks-of-2019-10201\/\">2019<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/piano-street-top-picks-of-2018-9651\/\">2018<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/top-picks-of-2017-8908\/\">2017<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/site-news\/top-picks-of-2016-8352\/\">2016<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/top-picks-of-2015-7825\/\">2015<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/top-picks-of-2014-7374\/\">2014<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/happy-new-year-top-picks-of-2013-6659\/\">2013<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/international-piano-day-2024-12759\/\" style=\"color:#000\">International Piano Day 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left:12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/international-piano-day-2024-12759\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pianoday-300x149.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\"  border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Piano Day is an annual worldwide event that takes place on the 88th day of the year, which in 2024 is March 28. Established in 2015, it is now well known across the globe. Every year it provokes special concerts, onstage and online, as well as radio shows, podcasts, and playlists. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/international-piano-day-2024-12759\/\" class=\"btn btn-green\">Read article >><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/new-piano-piece-by-chopin-discovered-13061\/\" style=\"color:#000\">New Piano Piece by Chopin Discovered \u2013 Free Piano Score<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left:12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/new-piano-piece-by-chopin-discovered-13061\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chopin-with-manuscript2-300x140.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\"  border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>A previously unknown manuscript by Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Chopin has been discovered at New York\u2019s Morgan Library and Museum. The handwritten score is titled \u201cValse\u201d and consists of 24 bars of music in the key of A minor and is considered a major discovery in the wold of classical piano music. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/new-piano-piece-by-chopin-discovered-13061\/\" class=\"btn btn-green\">Read article >><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/does-rachmaninoff-touch-your-heart-12815\/\" style=\"color:#000\">Does Rachmaninoff Touch Your Heart?<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left:12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/does-rachmaninoff-touch-your-heart-12815\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/yuja-heart-rate-1-e1712835621714-300x168.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\"  border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Today, with smartwatches and everyday electronics, it is increasingly common to measure training results, heart rate, calorie consumption, and overall health. But monitoring heart rate of pianists and audience can reveal interesting insights on several other aspects within the musical field. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/does-rachmaninoff-touch-your-heart-12815\/\" class=\"btn btn-green\">Read article >><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/remembering-the-great-maurizio-pollini-12727\/\" style=\"color:#000\">Remembering the great Maurizio Pollini<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left:12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/remembering-the-great-maurizio-pollini-12727\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pollini-300x175.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\"  border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Legendary pianist Maurizio Pollini defined modern piano playing through a combination of virtuosity of the highest degree, a complete sense of musical purpose and commitment that works in complete control of the virtuosity. His passing was announced by Milan\u2019s La Scala opera house on March 23. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/remembering-the-great-maurizio-pollini-12727\/\" class=\"btn btn-green\">Read article >><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/a-free-grand-piano-scammers-target-piano-enthusiasts-12939\/\" style=\"color:#000\">A Free Grand Piano? \u2013 Scammers Target Piano Enthusiasts<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left:12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/a-free-grand-piano-scammers-target-piano-enthusiasts-12939\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/free-piano-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\"  border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the market for a piano, be cautious of a new scam that\u2019s targeting music lovers, businesses, schools, and churches. Scammers are offering \u201cfree\u201d pianos but with hidden fees that can add up to hundreds of dollars and, as you may have guessed, the piano will never be delivered. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/a-free-grand-piano-scammers-target-piano-enthusiasts-12939\/\" class=\"btn btn-green\">Read article >><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/site-news\/the-complete-piano-works-of-15-composers-12776\/\" style=\"color:#000\">The Complete Piano Works of 16 Composers<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left:12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/site-news\/the-complete-piano-works-of-15-composers-12776\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4x3-piano-composers-300x289.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\"  border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Piano Street\u2019s digital sheet music library is constantly growing. With the additions made during the past months, we now offer the complete solo piano works by sixteen of the most famous Classical, Romantic and Impressionist composers in the web\u2019s most pianist friendly user interface. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/site-news\/the-complete-piano-works-of-15-composers-12776\/\" class=\"btn btn-green\">Read article >><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/lucas-debargue-a-matter-of-life-or-death-12792\/\" style=\"color:#000\">Lucas Debargue &#8211; A Matter of Life or Death<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left:12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/lucas-debargue-a-matter-of-life-or-death-12792\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/debargue-opus102-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\"  border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Pianist Lucas Debargue recently recorded the complete piano works of Gabriel Faur\u00e9 on the Opus 102, a very special grand piano by Stephen Paulello. Eric Schoones from the German\/Dutch magazine PIANIST had a conversation with him. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/lucas-debargue-a-matter-of-life-or-death-12792\/\" class=\"btn btn-green\">Read article >><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/master-teacher-christopher-elton-never-ending-impetus-12850\/\" style=\"color:#000\">Master Teacher Christopher Elton \u2013 Never Ending Impetus<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left:12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/master-teacher-christopher-elton-never-ending-impetus-12850\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/elton-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\"  border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>With 50 years at the Royal Academy of Music and an international teaching career, Professor Christopher Elton has gained unique experience in how to coach accomplished artists. In this unique interview for Piano Street, Elton shares his insights and views on the big perspective. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/master-teacher-christopher-elton-never-ending-impetus-12850\/\" class=\"btn btn-green\">Read article >><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/the-chinese-piano-explosion-piano-dreams-12989\/\" style=\"color:#000\">\u201cPiano Dreams\u201d &#8211; Exploring the Chinese Piano Explosion<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left:12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/the-chinese-piano-explosion-piano-dreams-12989\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pianodreams2-300x165.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\"  border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The motivations for learning the piano are diverse, ranging from personal enjoyment to cultural appreciation and professional aspirations. While some see it as a way to connect with cultural heritage, others pursue it as a path to fame and fortune. In the movie \u201cPiano Dreams\u201d director Gary Lennon documents the struggles and sacrifices of three wannabe piano stars in modern China. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/the-chinese-piano-explosion-piano-dreams-12989\/\" class=\"btn btn-green\">Read article >><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/site-news\/enfant-terrible-or-childishly-innocent-prokofievs-complete-piano-works-now-on-piano-street-12708\/\" style=\"color:#000\">Enfant Terrible or Childishly Innocent? \u2013 Prokofiev\u2019s Complete Piano Works Now on Piano Street<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left:12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/site-news\/enfant-terrible-or-childishly-innocent-prokofievs-complete-piano-works-now-on-piano-street-12708\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/prokofiev-complete-300x149.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\"  border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>In our ongoing quest to provide you with a complete library of classical piano sheet music, the works of Sergey Prokofiev have been our most recent focus. As one of the most distinctive and original musical voices from the first half of the 20th century, Prokofiev has an obvious spot on the list of top piano composers. Welcome to the intense, humorous, and lyrical universe of his complete Sonatas, Concertos, character pieces, and transcriptions! <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/site-news\/enfant-terrible-or-childishly-innocent-prokofievs-complete-piano-works-now-on-piano-street-12708\/\" class=\"btn btn-green\">Read article >><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/rhapsody-in-blue-a-piece-of-american-history-at-100-12690\/\" style=\"color:#000\">Rhapsody in Blue \u2013 A Piece of American History at 100!<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left:12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/rhapsody-in-blue-a-piece-of-american-history-at-100-12690\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rhapsody-in-blue-image2-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\"  border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The centennial celebration of George Gershwin\u2019s Rhapsody in Blue has taken place with a bang and noise around the world. The renowned work of American classical music has become synonymous with the jazz age in America over the past century. Piano Street provides a quick overview of the acclaimed composition, including recommended performances and additional resources for reading and listening from global media outlets and radio. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/rhapsody-in-blue-a-piece-of-american-history-at-100-12690\/\" class=\"btn btn-green\">Read article >><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/body-and-intention-tracking-down-musicians-health-12629\/\" style=\"color:#000\">Body and Intention \u2013 Tracking Down Musicians\u2019 Health<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left:12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/body-and-intention-tracking-down-musicians-health-12629\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image4-1-e1706873519874-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\"  border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>It is easy to take piano playing and musicianship for granted but most people have experienced physical tension and strain while practicing. The American pianist, pedagogue, and researcher Dr. Kathleen Riley has spent many years developing a method called Optimal Performance, scanning pianists\u2019 bodies using electrodes. In a Masterclass with students and pianist Garrick Ohlsson as test subjects at San Francisco International Piano Festival last fall, we get a chance to see how the method works in action. <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/body-and-intention-tracking-down-musicians-health-12629\/\" class=\"btn btn-green\">Read article >><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/new-book-women-and-the-piano-by-susan-tomes-12862\/\" style=\"color:#000\">New Book: Women and the Piano by Susan Tomes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left:12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/new-book-women-and-the-piano-by-susan-tomes-12862\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/women-and-the-piano-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\"  border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Susan Tomes&#8217; latest book is a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of women pianists\u2019 history, praised for its engaging storytelling, thorough research, and insightful analysis. The book combines historical narrative with Tomes&#8217; personal insights as a performing female pianist. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/new-book-women-and-the-piano-by-susan-tomes-12862\/\" class=\"btn btn-green\">Read article >><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/a-massive-glimpse-into-ligetis-pianistic-universe-12866\/\" style=\"color:#000\">A Massive Glimpse Into Ligeti\u2019s Pianistic Universe<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left:12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/a-massive-glimpse-into-ligetis-pianistic-universe-12866\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/HanChen_pc_AndrewKung_01-e1716983631237-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\"  border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Performing Ligeti\u2019s complete Etudes is a challenge for any pianist. Young pianist Han Chen has received both attention and glowing reviews for his recording of the entire set for Naxos. We had the opportunity to speak with the pianist after his impressive recital at the Piano Experience in Cremona last fall. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/a-massive-glimpse-into-ligetis-pianistic-universe-12866\/\" class=\"btn btn-green\">Read article >><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/a-chat-with-paul-lewis-12907\/\" style=\"color:#000\">A Sudden Chat with Paul Lewis about Beethoven &#038; Schubert<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left:12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/a-chat-with-paul-lewis-12907\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/paul-lewis-300px.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\"  border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/articles\/a-chat-with-paul-lewis-12907\/\" class=\"btn btn-green\">Read article >><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/warsaw-invites-the-world-12963\/\" style=\"color:#000\">Chopin and His Europe &#8211; Warsaw Invites the World<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left:12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/warsaw-invites-the-world-12963\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/chopin-and-his-europe-2024-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\"  border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Celebrating its 20th anniversary the festival \u201cChopin and His Europe\u201d included the thematic title \u201cAnd the Rest of the World\u201d, featuring world-renowned pianists and international and national top ensembles and orchestras. As usual the event explored Chopin&#8217;s music through diverse perspectives, spanning four centuries of repertoire. Piano Street presents a selection of concerts videos including an interview with the festival\u2019s founder, Chopin Institute\u2019s Stanislaw Leszczynski. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianostreet.com\/blog\/piano-news\/warsaw-invites-the-world-12963\/\" class=\"btn btn-green\">Read article >><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We wish you a Happy New Year with a list of recommended reading from Piano Street. These are the most read, discussed or shared articles of 2024. \/The Piano Street Team The top list is also published on our Facebook page. Feel free to share the list with your piano playing friends! 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