The 6 Great Pieces Of 21st Century Piano Music
Often preference and passion are given to the music of the past whilst the music of the times in which we live is ignored or … Read more
Often preference and passion are given to the music of the past whilst the music of the times in which we live is ignored or … Read more
Actors, musicians, dancers, as well as many other people involved in The Arts sometimes have their idiosyncrasies. This could be aligned with a long-standing superstition, … Read more
Arguably this collection of 48 Preludes and Fugues is one of the best known, respected, and performed selections of pieces composed by JS Bach. It … Read more
Music is no exception when it comes to technical terminology. There is a welterweight of different terms used throughout the history of Western Art Music, … Read more
I feel it is important to be clear that even though I have a Doctorate, it is not a medical one and the information contained … Read more
This may not be a piano piece that you are completely familiar with, so before we plunge into the technicalities let me provide you with … Read more
Music is littered with terminology that covers a vast array of different musical areas. Many of these terms come from languages such as French, Italian, … Read more
To offer a little context may be helpful with this title. The cello or to give the instrument its full name, the ‘violoncello’, is a … Read more
Before we delve further into this interesting dichotomy, I feel I ought to take a moment to explain what the terms ‘real’ and ‘fake’ mean … Read more
Take a brief survey of the history of the piano and you will quickly discover that not all pianos are created equal. This is especially … Read more
Many young pianists begin with the clear aspiration of becoming the next Lang Lang and playing to adoring audiences across the world. It’s a great … Read more
Not being a brass player myself, I have based my findings on having worked with many brass players and the comments made by them and … Read more
As electronic pianos have evolved and manufacturing techniques developed to meet the ever-increasing expectations of pianists, there have been a host of intriguing innovations that … Read more
Whilst there are not, as far as I am aware, conservatoires dedicated purely to the piano, many established conservatories offer extensive study options for the … Read more
It is broadly agreed that the first pianos, as we would recognize them today, were produced around the year 1700 by an Italian entrepreneur called … Read more