Polarising pianist: Alexis Weissenberg
In his latest discussion of a pianist notorious for invoking opposing points of view, Bryce Morrison explores the varied legacy of Alexis Weissenberg, an artist renowned for his uncompromising...
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Grigory Ginzburg: a refined virtuoso
In his latest exploration of the life and playing of great Russian pianists of the 20th century, Farhan Malik investigates the astounding pianism of Grigory Ginzburg and celebrates a lasting legacy
Why do some musicians move us while others do not?
Charivari compares and contrasts two pianistic greats who are sadly no longer with us, and wonders why he is moved by some performers and not by others
Sorabji’s Opus clavicembalisticum: exploring a musical cosmos
Having recorded Sorabji’s infamous Opus clavicembalisticum, composed in 1930, Daan Vandewalle outlines his own experience of this work and its distinctive aesthetic
Benno Moiseiwitsch's legacy of musical integrity and emotional depth
Mark Ainley celebrates the timeless artistry of Benno Moiseiwitsch, a pianist who combined soaring lyricism with scintillating technical ease, and mischievous charm with deep sincerity
Tiffany Poon: connecting with Schumann
A live wire buzzing with excitement and ideas, Tiffany Poon talks to Jeremy Nicholas about identifying with the twin sides of Schumann’s personality, and empathising with a creative temperament that...
Myra Hess: beyond the blitz
Bryce Morrison reassesses the legacy of Dame Myra Hess, renowned for her morale-boosting wartime concerts at the National Gallery in London, who struck some listeners more for her refinement than her...
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Nikolai Lugansky: Mad for Wagner
Having recorded an album of transcriptions from Wagner’s greatest operas, Nikolai Lugansky talks to Tim Parry about his relationship with music that gripped him as a teenager and won’t let go
Schumann’s Faschingsschwank aus Wien | Repertoire Guide
Charles Timbrell introduces a lesser-played masterpiece that was part of the miraculous outpouring of solo piano music Schumann composed in the years immediately before his marriage to Clara Wieck,...
Historical Perspectives: Carl Friedberg
Mark Ainley introduces the historically invaluable legacy of Carl Friedberg, a pianist who studied with Clara Schumann, was coached by Brahms and taught for many years at Juilliard
Is the piano world inherently sexist?
Following the Leeds International Piano Competition’s introduction of steps to remove unconscious bias from its selection process, Charlotte Gardner reflects on some of the issues
There are no short cuts to learning to play the piano properly
Charivari laments the idea, seemingly prevalent among a plethora of online tutors touting for your business, that you can play the piano in just a few easy steps
Zlata Chochieva: the music of my life
Zlata Chochieva reflects on the importance of personality in making music speak, from Michelangeli’s Mozart to Horowitz live and unedited
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