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2025-08-12

Mehldau Covers

Jazz pianist Brad Mehldau's new album, *Ride Into The Sun*, is a tribute to Elliott Smith. The LP features 10 of Smith's songs, plus a few originals and covers of tracks by other artists.
Read more at stereogum.com

2025-08-11

More on John Williams' Piano Concerto

At 93, legendary composer John Williams, known for scoring blockbusters, premiered his first piano concerto. The new piece was written for pianist Emanuel Ax and debuted with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Read more at classicfm.com

2025-08-10

Pianists' Pianists

Who is the greatest pianist of all time? BBC asked 100 leading pianists to name the performers who have brought the most magic to the keyboard. The result is their handpicked selection of the 20 greatest pianists.
Read more at classical-music.com

2025-08-09

Do You Know Edith Farnadi?

Brazilian pianist Nelson Freire cherished Edith Farnadi’s recordings and live performances, especially her unique, gypsy-influenced style, which greatly influenced his musical taste and remains memorable to this day.
Read more at gramophone.co.uk

2025-08-08

A Drive with Alexander Gavrylyuk

Australian-Ukrainian pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk joins Vanessa Hughes in Eugene Goossens Hall on Drive Live. He recalls childhood summers in Ukraine, the influence of folk music, and disciplined practice that helped shape his virtuoso piano career.
Read more at abc.net.au

2025-08-07

Master of Collaboration

Masterful Israeli pianist Itamar Golan has spent decades as a cornerstone of modern chamber music. Renowned for his exquisite balance of sensitivity and fire, his selfless and nuanced presence elevates every musical partner.
Read more at interlude.hk

2025-08-06

Paralyzed Pianist Back on Stage

Pianist Riccardo Baldini, paralyzed six years ago, made a triumphant return to the stage. He developed his own technology to help him play again, fulfilling his dream of performing after losing the use of his pedals and his body's "self-awareness."
Read more at ctvnews.ca

2025-08-05

Pianos for Peace

After surviving the atomic blast, seven piano owners donated their A-bombed instruments to Hiroshima-based tuner Yagawa Mitsunori. He restores these pianos just enough to "sing" again, carefully preserving the marks left by history.
Read more at nhk.or.jp

2025-08-05

Sir Andras Schiff in Interview

The Barenboim-Said Akademie's musical perspectives podcast is a perfect way to connect with listeners. Here people share their lives as music students and explore what it's like to be a young musician today, all while talking with inspiring artists.
Read more at pbs-1.io.swhost.in

2025-08-04

Lang Lang on Teaching and Education

From the renowned pianist's classroom initiatives to his own son, Lang Lang shares what a young classical musician needs to succeed. He'll discuss this and more in an interview ahead of his performance at Interlochen.
Read more at interlochenpublicradio.org

2025-08-03

21st Century Jazz

Drawing inspiration from legends like Sonny Rollins and Thelonious Monk, Cornish's debut album, "You’re Exaggerating!", arrives August 22 on the legendary Blue Note Records, showcasing his own unique sound shaped by his years in Los Angeles.
Read more at texasmonthly.com

2025-08-01

A New Piano Concerto by John Williams

John Williams composed the piano concerto for Emanuel Ax, showcasing his impressive skills. The abstract, nonlinear piece features cadenzas and improvisatory-like passages, highlighting Ax’s virtuosity as he navigates complex, meticulously notated solo moments.
Read more at thelegacyofjohnwilliams.com

2025-07-31

A Bunch of Masterclasses

PIANIST (UK) offers a curated series of masterclasses featuring renowned pianists from both past and contemporary times.
Read more at pianistmagazine.com

2025-07-30

Aspen, Ravel and de la Salle

Join CPR Classical and the Aspen Music Festival and School for a special live-streamed concert at CPRClassical.org. Enjoy a Aspen Summerfest performance from home - featuring pianist Lise de la Salle and music by Gabriella Smith, Ravel, and Nielsen. The concert starts at 11:30 PM (GMT), August 1.
Read more at .cpr.org

2025-07-29

Chinese Pianist and Composer Signs with DG

Yu-Peng Chen, a renowned Chinese pianist and composer, is the first from China to sign with Deutsche Grammophon. His debut on DG is the extended edition of Fantasyland with the London Philharmonic, set for release in November 2025.
Read more at theviolinchannel.com

2025-07-28

Music Education in Saudi Arabia

The Music Commission launched Saudi Arabia’s first summer piano program with Lang Lang, at the Saudi Music Hub in Riyadh. Starting June 29, over 30 students will receive expert lessons, training, and interactive sessions to develop their skills.
Read more at www.arabnews.jp

2025-07-27

A Chopin's Polonaises Deep Dive

In addition to an insightful conversation with Garrick Ohlsson, the episode features Chopin competition medalists Alexander Gadjiev and Yulianna Avdeeva reflecting on their polonaises, and concludes with Jed Distler's favourite recordings, including a legendary performance by Horowitz from 1968.
Read more at chopinpodcast.com

2025-07-26

Hear Martha in Beethoven 2

Martha Argerich, together with Ion Marin and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, delivers a brilliant performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 2 – a blend of fiery spontaneity and clarity in a passionate and graceful interpretation of this youthful masterpiece.
Read more at interlude.hk

2025-07-25

Chopin Quotes!

Frédéric Chopin was a witty and sensitive writer. These quotes from his letters reveal his true feelings about performances, critics, depression, fears and more – offering touching, sometimes humorous personal insights.
Read more at interlude.hk

2025-07-24

The Positive Way

Pianist and composer Joe Kenney debuts with a bold new project: Affirmations for High Achievers - Volume I: Success . The book combines music and motivation and contains 160 affirmations, each paired with original piano pieces via QR codes.
Read more at mychesco.com

2025-07-23

Music Festivals Summer

Europe's 2025 summer season is packed with operas, concerts and classical music festivals. From grand performances to intimate concerts, here are 31 top festivals worth visiting.
Read more at classical-music.com

2025-07-22

Never Too Old to Learn

Evans was accepted into the Oxford/Cambridge music programme at the age of 78 and grew up with a strong musical influence. Her parents, both musicians, inspired her at an early age. She began playing the piano at the age of five, later learned the cello and joined a choir.
Read more at nsnews.com

2025-07-21

Schiff Wins Imperial Prize

Renowned pianist Sir András Schiff has won the 2025 Praemium Imperiale in music, one of the world's foremost arts awards, which recognises exceptional global contributions in music, painting, sculpture, architecture and theatre/film.
Read more at classical-music.uk

2025-07-20

Pianists and The Pope

Pope Leo, a trained pianist, invited seven top musicians, including Gabriela Montero, to a special enclave. This event celebrated the ongoing Jubilee year and aimed to proclaim a message of hope. Other invitees included cellist Aleksey Shadrin and pianists Beatrice Rana, Brad Mehldau, Francesco Piemontesi, Aleksandr Malofeev, and Nobuyuki Tsujii.
Read more at cim.edu