From Chopin to Yiruma: Teaching the Music You Love to Play
This performance of “River Flows in You” bridges the lyrical simplicity of modern piano music with the depth of classical tradition.
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Chopin’s Grande Polonaise Brillante: A Journey Through Technical Brilliance
Chopin’s Grande Polonaise Brillante from the Andante Spianato et Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op. 22 is a spectacular work showcasing both Chopin’s compositional genius and the virtuosic demands he placed on pianists.
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Scarlatti’s F Major Sonata: An Encore Masterpiece
Sometimes the smallest packages contain the most delightful surprises. I first discovered Scarlatti’s Sonata in F Major, K. 6 through a Horowitz recording where he performed it as an encore.
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Un Sospiro: Liszt’s Masterpiece of Musical Poetry
Franz Liszt’s “Un Sospiro” (A Sigh) is the third of his Trois études de concert, composed around 1848.
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Chopin Piano Competition: A Must-Watch for Students
If you’re taking piano lessons or considering starting, there’s something magical happening right now that you need to see: the Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland. I’ve been watching this year’s competition, and honestly—wow.
