Among record collectors there are desert-island discs –the handful of discs you’d take to said isolated island. Now, Mikhail ...

The Prelude’s official pricing lands surprisingly close to the Civic Type R. Is it worth it? Well, that depends.

Alan Walker, the esteemed biographer of Liszt and Chopin, explains his singular approach to history. He reveals why he remains an ‘analogue person‘ in a digital world, and argues that the best path to ...

The pianist couldn’t hold back tears as she played one of the world’s most moving pieces of music. A 24-year-old Japanese pianist was moved to tears during her own performance of Frédéric Chopin’s ...

Each of Stage 2’s four days offer 10 45-minute recitals, dominated by Chopin’s 24 Preludes, Op 28. All of the candidates are required to play either a group of six Preludes in successive order (either ...

When Yulianna Avdeeva won the Chopin Piano Competition in 2010, she became only the fourth woman ever to do so -- and the first in 45 years, since Martha Argerich’s legendary victory in 1965. In 2025, ...

Alexewicz is one of four Polish contestants who have qualified to the second stage. During his performance on Thursday, he played all 24 preludes from Opus 28. Reflecting on how his interpretation of ...

It's a summer tradition at CBC Music: our annual classical "30 under 30" list, celebrating the achievements of Canada's emerging classical musicians. They're winning big prizes, graduating from top ...

FORT WORTH — Every so often a concert feels particularly special, one you’re grateful to be experiencing. That’s how it was with pianist Piers Lane’s recital Saturday night at Texas Christian ...

Brought to you by Belmont Ensemble, immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music at London’s Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, gently lit by candlelight. Perfect for first-time ...

This story is being updated daily through June 1 with reviews of the semifinal round. FORT WORTH — The first two rounds of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition ended Sunday, May 25, with ...

A recital by Evgeny Kissin in Carnegie Hall is a regular event—and “event” is the right word. A Kissin recital is an event because of the stage seating (the overflow crowd on the stage). But also ...