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A Forgotten Virtuoso: The Career of Joseph Villa
Bryce Morrison pays tribute to the unsung talents of an American pianist whose outsize temperament was matched by a stupendous technique
A Pianist’s Nibelung’s Hoard: Inside the Rediscovered Liszt-Stradal Collection
Kenneth Hamilton describes the exciting discovery of a precious collection of Liszt materials in a small museum in the Czech Republic, part of the legacy of Liszt’s pupil August Stradal
Repertoire Guide: Mozart’s Piano Concerto No 26
David Threasher investigates the recorded history of one of the least-known of Mozart’s mature piano concertos, renowned for gaps left in the solo part as the composer worked at speed, and recommends...
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How the Cliburn Competition Shapes World-Class Pianists
As preparations are made for the much-anticipated 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, who will follow in the footsteps of Yunchan Lim and others in launching a triumphant career at this...
The Ill-Tempered Clavier: The Unspoken Taboo of Criticizing Classical Music’s Sacred Names
Charivari has had enough of pretending to like things he doesn’t, including composers whose music is considered by some to be beyond criticism or the vagaries of personal taste
Humanesque and Chopinesque: Inteview with Charles Richard-Hamelin
Charles Richard-Hamelin first came to prominence as a prizewinner at the 2015 International Chopin Competition. He talks to Michelle Assay about his latest recording for Analekta, musical life in...
Lost, Found, or Faked? The Curious Cases of Chopin’s Waltz, Liszt’s ‘Ghost’ Piece, and a Made-Up Maestro
Kenneth Hamilton reports on arguments that surround the authenticity of a previously unknown work purportedly by Chopin, following the discovery of a manuscript in a New York library
Q&A with Leif Ove Andsnes
The Norwegian pianist on studying with Jiri Hlinka, his love for Dvořák’s overlooked piano music, and the concertos he wishes were performed more often
Interview with Khatia Buniatishvili
Khatia Buniatishvili reflects on an eclectic mix of music – some of which shaped her upbringing in Georgia – that she finds perpetually enriching
One to Watch: Jonathon Brown
Jonathon Brown admires the maturity and individuality of the Israeli pianist Ido Zeev, and meets him to find out more about the musician behind the performer
Victor Schiøler: The Forgotten Danish Virtuoso
Mark Ainley celebrates the exalted artistry of the Danish pianist Victor Schiøler, whose posthumous reputation lapsed – at least outside his own country – until the Danish label Danacord helped...
Rediscovering Busoni: The Visionary Pianist Beyond His Bach Transcriptions
Jiayan Sun reflects on the life and legacy of Ferruccio Busoni and introduces his new album, showcasing Busoni’s music alongside works that influenced him
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