Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was the greatest piano virtuoso of his time, possibly the greatest of all time. His sensational technique and captivating concert personality made him the ultimate rock star of the 19th century. With his set of twelve Transcendental

The Irish pianist John Field (1782–1837) started his life in Dublin, where he studied with Tommaso Giordani, and when he was 11, the family moved to London. He worked with Muzio Clementi in London, where Field worked in Clementi’s shop,

Britta Byström: Infinite Rooms Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama (b. 1929) has taken the idea of dots and pumpkins to an infinite extreme. She says that creating art is how she maintains her sanity, ‘I followed the thread of art and

#PracticeMakesPerfect One would think that the more you practice, the better. How often has someone told us to go practice? But, know that time spent should not be the only consideration. It’s essential that we take note of how and

Whether you’re looking to learn how to play the piano yourself or are seeking a teacher for your child or a loved one, who you trust to guide you in your journey is of utmost importance. Here’s how to make

Johann Peter Keller was a well-to-do wigmaker from Vienna. He married a woman named Marie Elisabeth Sailler in 1722. Between 1723 and 1744, the couple had fifteen children. One of them grew up to become Joseph Haydn’s much-maligned wife. Today,

In a scene from the TV show 30 Rock, a 55-year-old Steve Buscemi dresses up like a high school student and asks, ‘How do you do, fellow kids?’. That’s what this GNO production of La Bohème felt like. Four non-artistic

Artur Rubinstein, born on 28 January, was one of the 20th century’s most celebrated pianists, renowned for his extraordinary technique, rich tonal palette, and deeply expressive performances. He earned his spot among the 20th-century piano greats as a Chopin interpreter.