Tag: piano
Sam Haywood: Fantasy Impromptu on Chopin's Pleyel
Chopin, who preferred Pleyel pianos above all others, chose this piano shortly after it had been completed in January 1848.
Beethoven "Moonlight Sonata" Performed On His Favorite Piano
Sofronitsky - Beethoven's moonlight sonata performed on his favorite piano A.Walter (by Paul McNulty)
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.
Pedaling: The Soul of the Piano
Garrick Ohlsson on proper pedaling technique.
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.”
Fabio Bidini on Rachmaninoff, Music, and Life
Internationally renowned concert artist and Professor of Piano at Colburn, Fabio Bidini demonstrates the problem with romanticizing Rachmaninoff and probes the question of music's deeper purpose.
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.
Harpsichord vs Piano: How Different Are They Really?
What’s the difference between a harpsichord and a piano? Watch this video to find answers to questions like “How does a harpsichord sound different from a piano?” and “How does a harpsichord work?”.
J.C. Bach - Sonata for Two Keyboards in G major
Anna Kislitsyna (fortepiano), Irene Moretto (Harpsichord)
Beethoven Moonlight Sonata - Petra Somlai, fortepiano
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2 ‘Sonata quasi una fantasia’ (Moonlight)