Chopin News

PARIS, February 13, 2012 In part one of this overview of Leopold Godowsky's life, we learned how the composer survived childhood as a prodigy, became the protg of Camille Saint-Sans in Paris, conquered Chicago's musical establishment, and had begun to compose the works that would ultimately make his reputation: his fifty-three "Chopin Studies" for ... (more)

A Sewickley teenager is among three young classical musicians who will be featured in nationwide radio broadcasts of "From the Top," a pre-eminent showcase for young classical musicians heard weekly by 700,000 listeners on nearly 250 National Public Radio stations.A Aleksandr Voinov, 14, is a pianist and composer enrolled in the Pennsylvania Cyber ... (more)

Alessandro Taverna first got himself noticed in the UK at the 2009 Leeds Piano Competition with a performance of Chopin's E minor Concerto that was exceptional for its strength and grace.

Can you make out to Mozart, or shack up to Chopin? Composers can turn on the sex appeal when necessary.

THE speed limit on the A40 Oxford Road through Denham is to be increased from 30mph to 40mph, with a puffin crossing also to be installed.

Lim Dong-hyek "10th Anniversary Edition" Lim Dong-hyek, one of Korea's promising classical artists, has released the special album "Dong-hyek Lim: 10th Anniversary Edition," to celebrate his past decade as a professional pianist.

In the coming months, we will be featuring interviews with musicians of various backgrounds - aspiring artists at top-conservatories, professors, and winners of various international competitions.

Janina Fialkowska will poerform a solo recital of pieces by Schubert, Chopin and Liszt in the Westport Arts Center's Chamber Series Feb.

The Erie Chamber Orchestra's "Guess the Composer" concert has been a staple of the midwinter cultural season for years -- a lighthearted, palate-cleansing spoonful of Italian ice between courses of meatier fare.

Violinist Beth Chafey-Hon and pianist David Beck team up for a 'Romantic Recital' to benefit Nor Door Adult Day Services, aka Carl's Club.

Their names and even their nationality were mysteriously omitted from the programme of performances for the Eastern Europe Festival of Music and the Arts.

Acclaimed pianist Garrick Ohlsson joins Poland's internationally renowned Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra for a Feb.

A Just in time for Valentine's Day, pianist Brian Ganz returns to the Music Center at Strathmore on Friday, Feb.

The Westport Arts Center's Chamber Music Series will present Janina Fialkowska, renowned pianist and Georgetown, CT resident, on Sunday, February 26, 3 p.m., at the Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave., Southport.

Pianist and host of the popular NPR music program "From the Top," Christopher O'Riley performs March 2, 8 p.m., at Emory University's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts.

When it comes to playing Beethoven, Jonathan Biss is certainly no Schnabel. Nor is he a Serkin, a Brendel or a Paul Lewis.

CONCERT stages around Shanghai will be filled with numerous performances featuring romance and love for Valentine's Day.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, pianist Brian Ganz returns to the Music Center at Strathmore on Friday, Feb.

THE Welsh Arts Council Night Out scheme, in conjunction with the CafA© International Penarth, is hosting a debut classical piano concert - with a film and meal difference! On Saturday, February 18, at The Paget Rooms, Penarth, listen live to Ivan Ilic, currently on a UK tour to feature his latest CD of Chopin/Godowsky's Etudes for the left ... (more)

He is recognized for his playing of Chopin by the American Record Guide, "In Chopin, no one currently playing and recording sounds as good as this! This is a great Chopin pianist." In 2009, Primakov's Chopin Mazurkas recording was named "Best of the Year" by National Public Radio, and that same year, he began recording the 27 Mozart piano concertos ... (more)