April 2012
26 posts
Apr 30th
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“PIANO, n.: A parlor utensil for subduing the impenitent visitor. It is operated...”
–  Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary (via leadingtone)
Apr 30th
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Meet the Artist...... Leon McCawley, pianist →
Who or what inspired you to take up the piano, and make it your career? My parents didn’t come from a musical background but bought an upright for my two older sisters to learn so I am eternally grateful for that decision. For some mysterious reason I was drawn to the sound of the piano as an infant…..
Apr 30th
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Inside the Steinway factory →
Some wonderful photos - too good not to share!
Apr 30th
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Apr 28th
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“The role of the musician is to go from concept to full execution. Put another...”
– Yo-Yo Ma (via wsupmisscamacho)
Apr 25th
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Apr 25th
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Meet the Artist......James MacMillan →
Scottish composer and conductor James MacMillan describes what influences him and what his most treasured possession is….
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Apr 23rd
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We should celebrate Debussy by assessing his real... →
Apr 18th
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Meet the Artist....Christine Stevenson →
Pianist Christine Stevenson discusses inspirations, influences, teachers, current projects, and what makes her tick…..
Apr 18th
Apr 18th
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ListenA first recording of Bach’s Concerto in D...
Apr 18th
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Apr 14th
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Meet the artist....Melanie Spanswick →
The first of a series of posts in which musicians talk about inspirations, influences, teaching, repertoire and more…..
Apr 13th
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Apr 12th
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Liszt's Sonetto 104 del Petrarca →
Thoughts on the ‘Sonetto 104 del Petrarca’ from Liszt’s Années de Pèlerinage, 2eme Année: Italie…..
Apr 12th
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Anna Stachula at The Red Hedgehog →
Apr 11th
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Apr 9th
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Liszt's postcards →
Thoughts on Liszt’s ‘Années de Pèlerinage: Suisse’
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Apr 4th
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