All articles tagged with #pianist
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
Alfred Brendel, renowned pianist and author known for his interpretations of Beethoven and contributions to classical music, has died at age 94 in London. His career spanned over 60 years, and he was celebrated for his intellectual approach to music and mentorship of young artists.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Alfred Brendel, a renowned self-taught classical pianist known for his focus on core composers like Beethoven and Mozart, has died at age 94, celebrated for his unique path to stardom despite limited formal training and mixed critical reception.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
World-renowned pianist Alfred Brendel, celebrated for his interpretations of Beethoven and classical composers, has died at age 94 in London. Known for his emotional depth and intellectual approach to music, Brendel's career spanned over five decades, and he was also an accomplished essayist and poet. His influence extended beyond performance to his writings and teachings, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of classical music.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Nicky Hopkins, a prolific session pianist, played on over 250 albums, contributing to iconic tracks by the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, and many others, yet remained largely unrecognized. Despite his significant influence on rock music, Hopkins struggled financially and with health issues, including Crohn's disease, leading to his early death at 50. A new documentary, 'The Session Man,' aims to celebrate his musical legacy and highlight his crucial yet often overlooked role in shaping classic rock songs.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Byron Janis, the renowned classical pianist known for his performances, recordings, and cultural impact during the Cold War, has passed away at the age of 95. Throughout his illustrious 85-year career, Janis studied with Vladimir Horowitz, made significant contributions to the world of classical music, and overcame physical challenges, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the music world.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
London pianist Brendan Kavanagh's livestreamed performance at a public piano in St. Pancras Underground station led to a confrontation with a group claiming to be associated with "Chinese TV" over the use of their images, sparking a debate on privacy laws and cultural clash. The video has gone viral, receiving over 7.5 million views, and Kavanagh has received privacy strikes on the video from YouTube. The incident has also led to mockery of the group on Chinese social media site Weibo.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider
Pianist Brendan Kavanagh's live stream at a London train station went viral after a group of Chinese individuals demanded that their faces be obscured, claiming to work for Chinese TV and citing personal image rights. The confrontation escalated into shouting as Kavanagh protested, asserting his right to film in a public place. Police intervened, affirming Kavanagh's right to film in a public space, but also relaying the group's request not to use footage of them on his YouTube channel. The incident has sparked controversy and discussions around personal image rights and public filming.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
Jahari Stampley, a 24-year-old piano prodigy, has won the prestigious Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Competition. Stampley, who released his first album, "Still Listening," around the same time, expressed his overwhelming joy and respect for the other participants. Having started playing the piano at the age of 14 and graduating from the Manhattan School of Music, Stampley has already toured with Stanley Clarke. His mother, D-Erania Stampley, a renowned Chicago jazz figure, has been a significant influence on his musical journey. Stampley aims to follow in the footsteps of jazz legends like Herbie Hancock and hopes to expand his artistic boundaries beyond jazz.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Jazz composer, arranger, and pianist Carla Bley has passed away at the age of 87. Known for her originality and subversive attitude, Bley's influential body of work spanned delicate chamber miniatures to rugged fanfares, always maintaining a place for tonal harmony. She was prolific and polymorphic in her output, composing jazz standards, big-band pieces, rearrangements of national anthems and classical music, and even a jazz-rock opera. Bley's style was characterized by darkly colored ensembles, unconventional instrument choices, and a mix of joyous and mournful elements. She leaves behind a legacy of groundbreaking music that defied categorization.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Emanuel Ax, one of the finest American pianists, has enjoyed a successful 50-year career marked by his modesty and dedication to music. Despite his numerous accolades and achievements, Ax remains humble and attributes his success to sheer enjoyment and good fortune. Known for his consistency and ability to make music sound simply right, Ax's commitment to chamber music and collaboration with fellow musicians has been a defining aspect of his career. While he contemplates retirement, playing with friends and the mutual connection he finds in performing continue to drive him forward.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Philadelphia Inquirer
Famed pianist and Philly Pops legend Peter Nero has passed away at the age of 89. Known for his versatility and blending of genres, Nero rose to prominence through his acclaimed albums and collaborations with renowned artists. He leaves behind a musical legacy of over 70 albums and a lasting impact on the Philadelphia music scene.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Peter Nero, the concert pianist known for his fusion of classics and jazz, has passed away at the age of 89. Nero gained popularity in the 1960s and continued to entertain audiences for nearly six decades with albums, club and television performances, and conducting pops orchestras. He was a remarkable interpreter of Gershwin and a natural showman, captivating listeners with his mix of jazz and classics. Nero's career included collaborations with renowned artists, Grammy wins, and composing a cantata based on Anne Frank's diary. He conducted the Philly Pops for 34 years and was known for his ability to play the piano with one hand while conducting with the other.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
George Winston, a pianist and composer known for his unadorned melodies that sought to evoke seasonal rhythms of nature, died at the age of 74. He released more than 15 albums over a five-decade career of mainly instrumental compositions he called “folk piano,” containing elements of jazz and blues that were pared down into looping melodies and tumbling arpeggios. His inspiration remained rooted in the natural world, trying to convey the shifting seasons or moments such as a moonlit night or waves on a beach. His music became part of a musical current that gained force in 1980s, the New Age sound.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
George Winston, the Grammy-winning pianist known for blending jazz, classical, folk, and other styles, has died at the age of 73 after a 10-year battle with cancer. Throughout his cancer treatments, Winston continued to write and record new music and perform for live audiences while raising funds for Feeding America to help fight the national hunger crisis. He released more than a dozen solo piano albums and won a Grammy for best New Age recording in 1995.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Grammy-winning pianist George Winston has died at the age of 73 after a 10-year battle with cancer. Throughout his cancer treatments, Winston continued to write and record new music and perform for live audiences while raising funds for Feeding America to help fight the national hunger crisis. He released more than a dozen solo piano albums and won a Grammy for best New Age recording in 1995. Winston drew upon influences ranging from Fats Waller to the Doors and blended jazz, classical, folk, and other stylings.