Tag: piano
David Fray plays Scarlatti: Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, Kk. 1
The upcoming album "Baroque Encores" draws its core from L’Enfant oublié (2023), a theatrical project co-created with actress and director Chiara Muti, premiered at the artist’s own festival L’Offrande musicale, dedicated to disability awareness.
David Fray plays Bach, JS: French Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 815: I. Allemande
David Fray stands out as one of today’s most distinctive French pianists, widely acclaimed for his profound interpretations of Bach. The upcoming album "Baroque Encores" draws its core from L’Enfant oublié (2023), a theatrical project co-created with actr...
Clayton Stephenson Plays Haydn Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI:37
Clayton Stephenson performs Haydn's Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI:37 with brilliance at the 2022 Cliburn Competition. A crisp, elegant standout moment.
Great Pianists DESTROY Piano for 14 Minutes Straight (Volume up!)
Some of the most climactic powerful and thrilling moments from the repertoire of the world's finest pianists. Denis Matsuev, Lang Lang, Khatia Buniatishvili, Grigory Sokolov, Alexei Grynyuk, Yuja Wang, Giorgy Cziffra and Vladimir Horowitz deliver perform...
Meet the 5-Year-Old Piano Prodigy Stunning Audiences With Music
At just five years old, Alec Van Khajadourian has been called a piano prodigy and became one of the youngest people ever to perform at Carnegie Hall.
Top 10 Songs Every Beginner Pianist Should Learn First
Ah, the piano — the gateway drug of classical instruments. Few things feel as magical as playing your first real song on those black and white keys.
Serene Piano Escape: Bach’s Prelude No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846
Bach’s Prelude No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846, flows with serene, cascading arpeggios—a gentle, meditative piece that opens The Well-Tempered Clavier with grace.
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.
Jon Batiste Blends Beethoven and Blues in “Dusklight Movement”
Jon Batiste’s new song “Dusklight Movement” is a soulful meditation that fuses classical legacy with the pulse of American blues.
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.
Martha Argerich Performs Bach’s C Minor Partita
In a rare and luminous moment, Martha Argerich delivered a solo performance of Bach’s Partita No. 2 in C Minor—a piece she has long kept at arm’s length.
Martha Argerich - Bach: Suite No. 3, “English”, Gavotte
Here’s a compelling glimpse of Martha Argerich at the Steinway, live in Mannheim’s Rosengarten on December 9, 2023, playing the Gavotte from Bach's English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808.
Charles-Valentin Alkan: The Virtuoso Who Vanished in Plain Sight
Charles-Valentin Alkan, a reclusive piano genius of the Romantic era, left behind dazzling, complex works now rediscovered by brave virtuosos of the modern age.
Jude Kofie Full Performance at Genius Gala 13
Guests and honorees at Liberty Science Center's 13th annual Genius Gala were able to enjoy a beautiful piano performance by prodigy Jude Kofie.
Discovering Fanny Mendelssohn
You may be familiar with the name and music of the composer Felix Mendelssohn but what about the life and work of his sister Fanny? We talked to Shelia Hayman, a direct descendent of the Mendelssohns and an expert on Fanny's life and music.