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Francis Planté
Exploring the artistry of one of the earliest-born pianists to record.
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Historical Recordings of Chopin’s Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2
Great pianists’ different approaches to this famous work open up a world of interpretative possibilities.
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The Healing Power of Aesthetics
In this article, the author follows diverse aesthetic, therapeutic and educational facets of musical reception and production. From the levels of meaning of the aesthetic in art and music, she draws a bridge to the analogy between the love of music and friendship. It opens up listening and musical activity as a physical performance in…
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Pupils of Liszt
Recordings by students of the legendary composer provide great insights into 19th-century pianism.
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Juan Peréz Floristán: “The Preparation for a Contest Should Be Almost More Psychological and Emotional Than Technical”
We interview Juan Pérez Floristán (Spain, 1993), winner of the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition 2021, who will leave you surprised by what he shares in this interview.
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The Master Teacher: The Great Theodor Leschetizky
Exploring some of the unique pianists who studied with a truly remarkable teacher.
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Thoughts on Learning All of Beethoven’s Sonatas
If when it comes to writing or talking about something so well known as Beethoven’s piano sonatas is almost impossible to avoid repeating what’s already been said, it’s also true that the necessity of looking into this music is always impellent. Studying them all has been one of my most rewarding experiences so far. I…
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Jasmin Arakawa: “Find Our Mission as Musicians and Contribute to Society”
Jasmin Arakawa is Assistant Professor of Piano and Piano Area Coordinator at the University of Florida, as well as Director of the UF International Piano Festival.
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The Composer’s Voice: Rachmaninoff Plays Rachmaninoff
Hearing a composer play their own works can be a revelatory experience.
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Kirill Gerstein: “So Many Wonderful Things That We Took for Granted Are Now Clearly Not to Be Taken for Granted at All”
Kirill Gerstein details some of his thoughts on commissioning new music, the influence recordings can have on interpretation, and his newest collaboration with mentor Ferenc Rados.
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