Dr Justin Wildridge

Hallet & Davis pianos may not be a manufacturer that is familiar to pianists in Europe. As a brand they began as many did in … Read more

For each piano company, there seems to be a fascinating story that accompanies the instruments with which we become familiar. The Gulbransen company is no … Read more

Of all the different brands of pianos available in today’s crowded marketplace, I have to say that Seiler has one of the most engaging websites … Read more

Carl Maria von Weber is claimed, according to records of a conversation with his son, to have composed the well-known opera ‘Die Freischutz’ on a … Read more

When researching the pedigree of many pianos currently available on the market you quickly discover remarkable stories stretching back through time to an age when … Read more

Grieg was is not usually associated with the world of concerti however his one and only Piano Concerto has proved to be amongst the most … Read more

There are numerous pieces by the set of familiar Romantic composers that aspiring pianists wish to master. The ‘Ballade No.4’ by Chopin is no exception, … Read more

I like to believe that my knowledge of the world of pianos is quite extensive having spent many years playing these fine instruments but I … Read more

There was a time in the not too distant past when any piano that was not designed and manufactured in Germany was not worth considering. … Read more

It’s often quite challenging to take the final decision to buy a new or used piano. The market is flooded with options and it can … Read more

From the collection of twenty-four ‘Preludes’ by Rachmaninov, this wonderful example of his compositional skill is the sixth. There were ten preludes in total included … Read more

Music theory covers a bewildering array of considerations, elements, and aspects that surround this wonderful art. One of these elements is the concept of musical … Read more

Howard Piano ReviewAn opening fact that needs to be mentioned is that there appear to be two piano companies that make instruments under the trading … Read more

Even if you are a seasoned professional pianist you may not have come across this brand of piano. Pearl River pianos are a Chinese manufacturer … Read more

On completing the Second Piano Concerto in the summer of 1881, Brahms wrote a letter to his friend Elisabet von Herzongenberg that has become quite … Read more