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2024-03-06

Lang Lang Goes French

Lang Lang's latest album "Saint-Saens" features classical masterpieces and rare gems, released worldwide by DG. Collaborating on the album are Gina Alice, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, and conductor Andris Nelsons.
Read more at cgtn.com
2024-03-05

Trend Breaking Piano Sales in China

Chinese households are now focusing on necessary expenses instead of luxury items like piano lessons. This change in consumer behavior is evident in the decline in piano sales, which can be attributed to the economic effects of the pandemic and financial regulations.
Read more at bnnbreaking.com
2024-03-04

Best Pieces for Prepared Piano

A prepared piano is a piano that has been altered temporarily by placing objects inside, between, or on the strings of the instrument. Hear pianist Hauschka's recommendations.
Read more at classical-music.com
2024-03-03

Pianists in Fashion

Lang Lang has a strong relationship with luxury conglomerate LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, which also owns Dior and various other brands in the fashion, beauty, watches, jewelry, and wines and spirits industries.
Read more at theviolinchannel.com
2024-03-02

Balazs, Rach 2 and Cziffra

Janos Balazs discusses his exploration of Rachmaninoff, Hungarian gypsy music, and a new piano concerto by Peter Eotvos that honors his piano idol, Gyorgy Cziffra.
Read more at gramophone.co.uk
2024-03-01

Both Pianist and Composer

Amy Williams, whether composing or playing piano, considers herself primarily a chamber musician. Born in 1969, now a professor at University of Pittsburgh, she has focused on small-group pieces, often featuring the piano.
Read more at google.com
2024-03-01

Chopin's 214th Birthday

Poland has initiated a week-long series of events to celebrate the 214th birthday of composer Fryderyk Chopin. Exact birth date is uncertain, so anniversary festivities last 8 days. The composer's birth certificate lists Feb 22, family records suggest March 1.
Read more at polskieradio.pl
2024-03-01

Pianist Geniushene in Hawaii

Before her upcoming performances in Hawaii March 3 and 5, Anna Geniushene stopped by the studio for an interview. She discussed her preparation for The Cliburn, the impact of Russian pianist Heinrich Neuhaus, and her latest album "Berceuse".
Read more at hawaiipublicradio.org
2024-02-29

Glass is Still On

Seven prominent musicians reflect on the enduring legacy of minimalist composer Philip Glass and why the composer has stood the test of time.
Read more at classical-music.com
2024-02-28

Zimerman on Szymanowski and More

In October of last year, Krystian Zimerman traveled to London to accept his seventh Gramophone Award for his most recent album on DG featuring music by Karol Szymanowski. Hear Gramophone's interview.
Read more at gramophone.co.uk
2024-02-27

Gugnin Top Scores

Pianist Andrey Gugnin has been crowned as the winner of Classic Piano International 2023. He also won the International German Piano Award and has received the 2020 Instrumental Award for his recording of Shostakovich: 24 Preludes - Piano Sonatas 1 & 2 from BBC Music Magazine.
Read more at euronews.com
2024-02-26

Lim's Carnegie Hall Debut

After a stunning performance of Chopin's 27 études at his Carnegie debut, pianist sensation Yunchan Lim humbly bowed. Despite three eloquent encores, the applause persisted. Returning to the stage, he again played the A-flat major etude - now with even more flowing naturalness.
Read more at nytimes.com
2024-02-25

Liszt's Big Innovative Leap

The Fantasia on Hungarian Folk Melodies for piano and orchestra, builds upon Liszt's previous solo piano works, elevating them to new heights. Improvisations are juxtaposed against a lively orchestral accompaniment, creating new dynamics and contrasts.
Read more at interlude.hk
2024-02-24

Lim's Album Debut

Pianist Lim Yunchan, the youngest ever winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, will be releasing his debut album "Chopin Etudes" under the Decca Classics record label on April 19.
Read more at pianistmagazine.com
2024-02-23

Pianist and Influencer

While videos showcasing a day in the life of a musician at a conservatory are now common online, Tiffany Poon was ahead of the trend when she started creating them in 2017 as a senior in the Columbia-Juilliard Program.
Read more at sfcv.org
2024-02-22

New Piano Concertos!

London presented performances of Dessner's lively concerto, blending elements of rock and Reich. Meanwhile the world premiere of Coll's sparkling, flamenco-inspired concerto took place.
Read more at theguardian.com
2024-02-21

What About Black Modernism?

In 1939, over 150 years after the Declaration of Independence, Leonard Bernstein explored the idea of creating a new American national style of classical music that adheres to societal norms and reflects the country's unique identity.
Read more at van-magazine.com
2024-02-20

From Piano to Organ Stardom

Anna Lapwood, acclaimed organist, conductor, and TikTok sensation, is the Director of Music at Pembroke College in Cambridge. An Associate Artist at the Royal Albert Hall and BBC Singers, she was named "Gamechanger" in 2023 and signed with SONY Classical.
Read more at classical-music.com
2024-02-20

Manny Plays His MAX Concerto

Swedish composer Anders Hillborg has composed a new piano concerto. Listen to "The Max Concerto", as of January 11, 2024, written for and dedicated to the American pianist Emanuel Ax.
Read more at konserthuset.se
2024-02-19

"Crescendo" - The Movie

The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition highlights the extraordinary musical abilities of top pianists from around the world, revealing their untold stories of perseverance, dedication, and triumph that drive them to exceed all expectations.
Read more at variety.com
2024-02-18

Pianist and Tutor Cheung

Dr. Jimmy Cheung is a pianist and educator originally from Hong Kong and now based in the US. Starting piano competitions at age 9, he discusses his competition experiences, diverse educational background, and dedication to mentoring young pianists.
Read more at interlude.hk
2024-02-17

Clyne's Piano Concerto for Denk

Anna Clyne's piano concerto is premiered by pianist Jeremy Denk and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The work draws inspiration from ATLAS, a four-volume publication documenting German painter Gerhard Richter's works since 1962.
Read more at broadwayworld.com
2024-02-16

Finding New Piano Sounds

Pianist and composer Andrea Manzoni teamed up with composer, producer and film director Giorgio Ferrero to create "Self-Portrait", a musical project of innovative sonic exploration on the unique sound of a vertical studio piano.
Read more at audixusa.com
2024-02-15

Music Style and Struggle

Although he has millions of fans, pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi admits to that his unique style of writing may always face resistance in the classical music world.
Read more at classical-music.com