Arthur Rubinstein at 135
One of the most beloved pianists of the 20th century was at his best in live performance.
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Rosita Renard in Recital
One of the most legendary recorded concerts reveals piano playing that nearly defies description.
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Fanny Azzuro — “The Landscapes of the Soul” (Rubicon Classics, 2021)
Fanny Azzuro talks to Piano Magazine about her latest release, “The Landscapes of the Soul”, a new album dedicated to the complete Préludes of Rachmaninoff, for the British label Rubicon Classics — a first for a French woman pianist.
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Fanny Azzuro: “The Préludes Are Full of Miniatures in Which One Must Infuse a Lot of Emotions”
After graduating from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, in piano and chamber music, Fanny Azzuro won many international competitions in France and the USA (Cincinnati and Washington). Officially a Yamaha Artist, she is also supported by Spedidam, the Mécénat Musical Société Générale, the Safran Foundation for Music and the Adami.
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Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
A variety of arrangements and performances by great pianists reveal different facets of Bach’s masterpiece.
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The Music of the Wrists
Rudolf Serkin complained once: “how come, before I play the opening chord of Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto, I have to take the time to prepare
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Adam Wakeman — “A Handful of Memories” (Blacklake, 2021)
On November 12th, 2021, Adam Wakeman released his first modern classical piano album since 1996’s ‘Tapestries’, which he recorded with Rick Wakeman. ‘A Handful Of Memories’ results from an appreciation upon reflection of Adam’s past experiences, trips with his family, his touring families and friends in some places that hold special memories for him.
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Adam Wakeman: “During This Period of Reflection, When the World Seemed to Pause, It Gave Me Time to Rekindle My Relationship With the Piano and the Classical Style I Started Out Playing on Those Early Albums With My Father”
The pandemic had a hand in Adam Wakeman’s return to modern classical piano after 25 years. As a highly sought-after touring pianist, Adam played extensively with Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Travis, and others. He records and performs with his progressive rock band Headspace and his acoustic duo Wilson & Wakeman. Last year, he even ventured into the jazz world with his critically acclaimed documentary/album project Jazz Sabbath.
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Dinu Lipatti: The Myth and The Musician
The pianism of Dinu Lipatti continues to inspire awe and reverence around the world more than 70 years after he died.
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Sara Davis Buechner: “Music Is a Path to a Higher Reality, to a Very, Very Beautiful Place. My Whole Life I’ve Wanted to Be In That Place and I’ve Wanted to Take People There With Me”
Sara Davis Buechner is not only an outstanding pianist and superlative teacher but is also a voice of her generation with regard to transgender issues and rights. We sit down with Ms. Buechner for a lively discussion of her fascinating life, education, career, and experiences as a transgender woman in the world of classical music.