Piano

Bizjak Piano Duo — Repertoire for Two Pianos and for Piano Four-Hands

The story of our duo is not the most typical — even though we are sisters, a significant age difference did not allow us to sight-read the scores in slippers in our living room in Belgrade! The duo was “imposed” on us after our respective piano studies at the Paris Conservatory. Sanja was 15, and I was 27. The Odyssey, therefore, begins in 2002, when the Belgrade Philharmonic invites us to play Mendelssohn’s Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra in E Major. Before that, we played very rarely together, only to close shared recitals. I remember discovering Schubert’s delicious Rondo in D major, D.608, which will always remain a piece we love to play.

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Trombone

Jeremy Wilson: “Hug the Cactus. You Know It Will Be Difficult, but You Also Know It Will Be Good for You”

Jeremy Wilson, Associate Professor of Trombone at the Vanderbilt School of Music, discusses early influences and education, his career as a trombonist in the Vienna Philharmonic and Vienna State Opera, his teaching philosophy, tips for preparing a successful audition, new recording projects, and his Body Mind Spirit Workshops.

Jeremy Wilson: “Hug the Cactus. You Know It Will Be Difficult, but You Also Know It Will Be Good for You” Open »

Piano

Alicia Torra de Larrocha: “My Father Was My Mother’s Greatest Admirer and Supported Her to Become a Concert Pianist”

We have had a delightful conversation at Piano Magazine with Alicia Torra, daughter of the famous pianist Alicia de Larrocha. The following interview features discussions about Alicia Torra’s mother — her professional life, the family balance for a female concert pianist in the ‘60s, anecdotes, and many other exciting topics.

Alicia Torra de Larrocha: “My Father Was My Mother’s Greatest Admirer and Supported Her to Become a Concert Pianist” Open »

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