For years, Mily Balakirev’s Islamey (1869) was considered the most difficult piece for piano. But contenders abound: Charles-Valentin Alkan’s Concerto for Solo Piano (published 1857)? Kaikhosru Sorabji’s Opus Clavicembalisticum (1930), Leopold Godowsky’s Studies on Chopin’s Études or György Ligeti’s Études

The famous pianist Stephen Hough writes, “the nocturnes are Chopin’s most intimate and personal utterances. Some are wistful, some reflective, some melancholy, some faintly troubled and some serenely joyful. All are sensuously beautiful, suffused with elegance and deeply poetic impulses.”

Learning how to practice in a more focused, effective, and rewarding fashion is a lifelong quest for musicians. Often, we will be frustrated. But these 10 practice habits will lead you to increased confidence, freedom, and ease while playing, in

The short piano pieces by Sergei Rachmaninoff are a treasure trove of Romantic brilliance. They stand as some of the most electrifying and soul-stirring works in the repertoire. Rachmaninoff blends jaw-dropping virtuosity with heart-wrenching emotion, ranging from thunderous chords to

Date: Thu.3.04.25 Time: 20:30 to 22:30 Venue: Ping Pong 129 Second Street L/G Nam Cheong House, Sai Ying Pun Instrument Cheung Ka Tong, Tony (guitar)Chiu Lok Ching, Jasmine (accomp) Chôros No. 1 by Heitor Villa-Lobos Classical Guitar Asturias by Isaac

The renowned Japanese classical violinist Daishin Kashimoto has solidified his reputation as one of the most accomplished musicians of his generation. Starting violin lessons at the age of three, he became the youngest student ever accepted into the pre-college division

This is a tale of two piano virtuosos. Frédéric Chopin was born in Poland in March 1810, while Clara Wieck (later Clara Schumann) was born in September 1819. These two great pianists grew up to become giants in their field.

Born 100 years ago, on 26 March 1925, Pierre Boulez became the most important French avant-garde composer of the 20th century. He tirelessly worked on behalf of contemporary music. His compositions evolved from rigorous intellectualism and a commitment to serialism