Tag: pianist
Sydney Musician Gets Surprise Chance to Perform With Oscar-Winning Composer
A Sydney musician’s unexpected big break led to a once-in-a-lifetime performance with an Academy Award-winning composer and full orchestra.
Alexander Joseph’s Hauntingly Modern Take on “Für Elise”
Alexander Joseph transforms Beethoven’s “Für Elise” into a cinematic, emotional journey—blending classical roots with haunting modern elegance.
Martha Argerich: The Piano’s Fierce and Fearless Enchantress
Martha Argerich, the fiery piano legend, captivates with fearless artistry, dazzling technique, and a mystique that makes every performance a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Erik Satie: The Eccentric Visionary Who Rewrote the Rules of Music
Erik Satie (1866–1925) was the black sheep of French classical music—and proud of it.
Brad Kella The Impact of Fostering - My Story
A powerful new video featuring The Piano 2024 winner Brad Kella has been released as part of a national campaign by the Fairer Fostering Partnership – a group of charitable and not-for-profit fostering organizations – to highlight the urgent need for more...
Scott Joplin (1977)
The life of pianist and composer Scott Joplin who, thanks to his natural talent and despite extreme poverty, has become the greatest Ragtime musician of all time. Released December 30, 1977.
Alexis Ffrench - Heartbeats
Alexis’ wish for ‘Dreamland’ is for it to be a source of comfort in troubled times for the listener; an album to comfort, rebalance and inspire change.
Autumn Leaves in the Styles of 10 Classical Composers
How would these famous classical composers have arranged Autumn Leaves?? Composers included: Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Ravel, Gershwin, Shostakovich, Philip Glass.
Arthur Rubinstein - Historic Piano Masterclass
From the Jerusalem Music Centre's Archives: Historic Masterclass with the legendary pianist Arthur Rubinstein at the Jerusalem Music Centre (1978).
Leon Fleisher Master Class on Beethoven 4th Concerto (ft. Ben Laude)
Join the late Leon Fleisher (1928-2020) in a master class on the famous opening phrase of Beethoven's Fourth Concerto to tonebase Head of Piano, Ben Laude.
Leon Fleisher: Lessons of a Master
As a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors in 2007, pianist Leon Fleisher was recognized as a “consummate musician whose career is a testament to the life-affirming power of art.”
David Helfgott
David Helfgott was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1947. He showed extraordinary pianistic ability from an early age, winning the state finals of the ABC's Instrumental & Vocal Competition six times.
David Helfgott performs at the Oscars
David Helfott, subject of the film "Shine," performs at the 69th Academy Awards in 1997. Introduced by Glenn Close.
8 of the most beautiful works by Rachmaninoff to play on the piano
In this article, we have selected for you eight of the most beautiful works by Rachmaninoff to play on the piano. From his Preludes to his Rhapsody on a theme by Paganini, as well as his famous Piano Concerto No. 2, immerse yourself in the history of the...