For many, the name Ottorino Respighi is synonymous with his Roman Trilogy, a set of three fantastically colourful works for orchestra depicting scenes of ancient Rome in a brilliant, cinematic style. Nestled further back in Respighi’s oeuvre is the grand,

As Sally Beamish approaches her 70th birthday this August, she celebrates milestones like a new album, a major concert with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and reuniting with her instrument. Her album, “House of Wonder,” reflects on

The combination of flute and piano has always been magical. The solid grounding of the piano permits the flute to fly above in song. At the same time, the piano can meet the flute in its own stratosphere. A new

In his latest recording, pianist and composer Emanuele Delucchi turns to the late piano works of Ferruccio Busoni, bringing together the Elegien, Sonatina IV, and Toccata. Developed in collaboration with Breitkopf & Härtel, the project offers a compelling perspective on Busoni’s evolving musical language and invites renewed

Korean pianist Minsoo Sohn is today regarded as one of the world’s leading pedagogues. Currently on the faculty of the New England Conservatory, his students include Yunchan Lim, winner of the 2022 Van Cliburn Competition and one of today’s most

In her latest album, Villani-Côrtes: Unreleased Piano Works, pianist and scholar Danieli Longo brings to light a remarkable body of music that had, until now, remained unheard. Dedicated to the Brazilian composer Edmundo Villani-Côrtes, the recording presents a collection of pieces preserved in the

After a car accident during his tour in China, Canadian pianist Martin Mayer wasn’t sure if he would ever play the piano again. ‘Within seconds: immense agony. Left hand – dislocated 5th finger jutting outward at a 90° angle. Right

British composer Andrew Downes (1950–2023) came from a musical family. After completing his music studies at St John’s College, Cambridge, he studied at the Royal College of Music with Herbert Howells. He combined composition with teaching when he founded the