The 2023 Honens International Piano Competition winner dazzled a crowd at Carnegie Hall with the Liszt Sonata in B minor, Silvestrov and more]
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Music Reviews: Hélène Grimaud, Konstantin Krimmel – ‘Silent Songs’ (Art Songs of Valentin Silvestrov); Marie-Eve Munger – ‘Maestrino Mozart,’ Early Arias
A baritone, a soprano, an orchestra, and pianist Hélène Grimaud offer music by Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov and the young Mozart.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Illia Ovcharenko, Winner, 2022 Honens International Piano Competition
Ukrainian pianist Illia Ovcharenko will play music by Liszt, Chopin, Scarlatti and two noted Ukrainian composers at Carnegie Hall on Feb. 26.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Pianist Weiyin Chen on Music, Healing, and Designing Her Own Performance Wear
Pianist and fashion designer Weiyin Chen believes music combined with medicine can generate "thousand-fold healing power."
Read More »Music Reviews: ‘Tanbou Kache,’ Haitian Art Music from Diana Golden and Shawn Chang; ‘The Mandolin Seasons: Vivaldi and Piazzolla’ from Jacob Reuven and Omer Meir Wellber
Haitian art music for piano and cello, and Vivaldi and Piazzolla on mandolin and accordion.
Read More »Music Reviews: Lise Davidsen and Leif Ove Andsnes – ‘Edvard Grieg’, and Shani Diluka – ‘The Proust Album’
The Norwegian soprano and pianist pay tribute to Norway's greatest composer, while Shani Diluka evokes Proust with an enchanting set of French music.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Every Good Boy Does Fine: A Love Story, in Music Lessons’ by Jeremy Denk
The pianist's revealing memoir takes us behind the scenes into the developing mind of a music student as he becomes a mature virtuoso.
Read More »Profile: Pianist Rixiang Huang on Anti-Asian Bias and Becoming a Better Human Being Through Music
Though he has often felt discriminated against in the U.S., the Chinese-born pianist believes music is the path to self-betterment.
Read More »Music Review: Karen LeFrak, ‘Interlude, Vol. 1: Harmony’ (Performed by Pianist Doeke)
The first volume, 'Harmony,' in composer Karen LeFrak's new four-album solo piano project 'Interlude' is out now on Naxos. These solo piano pieces are crafted to produce a state of engaged relaxation.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Composer Karen LeFrak on New Album ‘Interlude, Vol. 1: Harmony’
Composer Karen LeFrak talks about her new four-album solo piano project 'Interlude.' 'During the pandemic,' she says, 'my creative energy has really had a chance to grow.' The first volume, 'Harmony,' has just been released.
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