A beautifully controlled programme of Chopin, Rameau, and the latter’s long-forgotten contemporary Duphly, showcased the pianist’s unerring sense of line Siberian-born Pavel Kolesnikov soared into ...

Nocturne showed off its new season ad film with Hande Erçel at a private dinner in Paris. Only a few guests were able to see the project for the first time. With soft lighting, elegant decor, and a ...

Japan's Miyu Shindo, one of the finalists in the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, has said she was drawn to the Piano Concerto in E minor as she loves the many colours and ...

Four pianists representing Japan, China, the United States and Poland are to perform in the Warsaw Philharmonic Hall on Sunday, the second day of the finals of the 19th International Chopin ...

In his recent album Chopin: The Complete Nocturnes, Tom Hicks brings historic insights and artistic intuition to a cherished part of the piano repertoire. In this Sonatas & Soundscapes interview that ...

Before I embark on my marathon reporting from the trenches during Stage 1 at the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, I’m laying down one ground rule: no predictions. Instead, I’ll ...

I grew up playing classical piano, but failed my conservatory audition at 18. I spent some time focusing on MDMA, then started stand-up in 2011. During the pandemic I came back to the piano, so I've ...

The second-stage auditions began on Thursday and will last until October 12. Participants will perform 40-50-minute recitals, the programme of which must include selected preludes and one of the ...

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