Dr Justin Wildridge

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

Whenever you are thinking about or indeed have committed to tackling a piece by Franz Liszt you should be fully aware of Liszt’s phenomenal capacity … Read more

You may have caught a previous article I wrote comparing pianos of note, and in this informative post, I hope to extend this a little … Read more

There is a considerable heritage behind the names of Kohler & Campbell. These two gentlemen carved out their piano manufacturing business from 1896 when they … Read more

The name of Samick pianos is quite well-known. Established in 1958 by Hyo Ick Lee, the Samick Musical Instruments Company has gained a solid reputation … Read more

Many instruments make up the family called woodwind, from the humble recorder through to the extrovert saxophone. These instruments have a fascinating history that details … Read more

In some ways, this comparison is a little similar to choosing between a Rolls Royce and a Bentley, or even a Lamborghini and a Ferrari. … Read more