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Some Russian Jewels
An Interview with Nikita Lukinov
Pianist Nikita Lukinov’s new recording, Kaleidoscope, gives us a very definite view of Russian pianism at the end of the 19th century and into the 20th. He chose piano miniatures by 3 pianists who are each separated by 40 years
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The Digital Debussy Continued
Francis Gorgé and Debussy
We interviewed digital performer and arranger Francis Gorgé in February 2022 and took a look at his orchestration of Debussy’s Preludes Book I in January 2023. Now he’s extended his work to Debussy’s Preludes, Book II, a work by Florent
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It’s All About Taste
An Interview with Chiyan Wong
When we last caught up with pianist Chiyan Wong, he was up to his eyebrows in Bach, performing the Goldberg Variations. Now, the jazz bug has caught him, and he’s been pursuing it through the music of Ravel and Tsfasman.
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Harmony of Two Pianos at the French May
Interview with Théo Fouchenneret
This year, as part of the French May Festival, pianists Niu Niu and Théo Fouchenneret give a concert exploring the world of two-piano music. Distinct from the piano duet, where two performers share the same instrument, two-piano music opens up
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Seeking out Others’ Culture: An Interview With Yang Xuefei
In a concert planned for September 2022, but postponed due to the Queen’s death, the London Philharmonic Orchestra has rescheduled their Image China: East Meets West concert to 13 April 2023. Leading Chinese composers Tan Dun and Chen Qigang are
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Music ‘Has to Be Alive, It Has to Live’
Igudesman & Joo
Mozart Will Survive Violinist Aleksey Igudesman and pianist Hyung-ki Joo, better known as Igudesman & Joo, have performed their riotous duo shows all over the world, working alone as well as alongside major orchestras, sending up classical music to packed
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HKU MUSE Celebrates its 10th Anniversary and Continues to Inspire
Nobuyuki Tsujii & Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Full Concert The year 2023 marks the 10th season of HKU MUSE (My University Spotlight Encounters), a series of programmes presented by the Cultural Management Office of the University of Hong Kong (HKU). As
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Russia Today – A Requiem for Peace
On 16 February, the London premiere of Russia Today takes place at King’s Place concert hall. With music by Russian-born composer Eugene Birman, the piece – written during the covid pandemic – features text drawn verbatim from Russians living both
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