Chances are, if you’ve ever watched classical pianists on YouTube, you’ve probably seen a performance by Valentina Lisitsa. She has become one of the most frequently watched pianists on YouTube, building her audience over nearly twenty years, one view at

The release of Wilhelm Taubert: Piano Sonatas Nos. 1, 2, 4, 6 (Naxos, Romantic Piano, Vol. 2) brings long-neglected music back into the spotlight. Pianist and scholar Lucas Wong presents the first complete recording of these works, giving audiences the chance to

Over centuries of musical history, women composers have continually defied expectations to write all kinds of music…including piano concertos. In fact, women have been writing piano concertos for the entire history of the genre. Today, we’re looking at thirteen works

Alina Ibragimova’s life reads like a quiet rebellion against the spotlight, her music a testament to depth over dazzle. Born on 28 September 1985, in Polevskoy, Russia, she grew up steeped in music. Her father, Rinat Ibragimov, played double bass

Rachel Cheung, born on 27 September 1991, in Hong Kong, is a classical pianist whose artistry blends poetic finesse with dramatic intensity. From a young age, her talent shone brightly, securing first prize at nine in the Hong Kong regional

As we noted in part 1 of our overview of the best memoirs of the great composers, music isn’t the only kind of creative work that composers can make. Many have written autobiographies or memoirs, or sat for interviews that

Eric Montalbetti’s Trio Inspired by Suprematism, Orphism, and Futurism French composer Eric Montalbetti (b. 1968) designed his Trio for violin, cello, and piano around three modernist artistic styles: Suprematism, Orphism, and Futurism. Suprematism was developed by the Soviet artist Kazimir

Sonata for Seven Cities: Unique Month-Long Residency Combining Performances & Outreach Launches with City Hall Recital on Nov 2nd With his rare intellect, bold interpretations, and visionary artistry, Filippo Gorini has rapidly ascended to international stardom. Since winning the prestigious