All articles tagged with #piano
Gary Graffman was a renowned pianist and teacher whose career was impacted by a neurological condition that limited him to his left hand, but he later became a distinguished educator and president of the Curtis Institute. He died at age 97 after a short illness.
Kate Middleton and her daughter Princess Charlotte performed a surprise piano duet of 'Holm Sound' at her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey, celebrating love and togetherness during the holiday season.
A 27-year-old American has won the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition, highlighting a significant achievement in the classical music world.
A research team has scientifically demonstrated how pianists manipulate key movements to alter piano timbre, addressing a century-old question and opening new avenues for music education, neuroscience, and human interface design.
A study confirmed that pianists can alter piano timbre mid-performance through precise touch and key movements, with potential applications in music education, therapy, and technology, by scientifically linking subtle motor skills to perceptual sound differences.
This article celebrates jazz pianist Mal Waldron, highlighting his mysterious and private style, his collaborations with jazz legends, and providing curated track recommendations from various musicians and experts to deepen appreciation for his unique and influential music.
The article explores Brahms's late piano piece, a tender and introspective romance, highlighting its emotional depth, subtlety, and the sense of closure it conveys, encouraging listeners to experience its transformative power in just a few minutes.
In China, a man has been playing the piano outdoors in places of great sadness, performing only "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" by Ryuichi Sakamoto. His videos went viral in the fall of 2022, resonating with years of unexpressed collective grief. NPR correspondent John Ruwitch explores the story of this piano man and his chosen path in this episode of The Sunday Story.
The recently released demo for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth includes a playable piano in Tifa's room, allowing players to recreate iconic tunes from various media and even real-world music. The demo also offers a glimpse of the Nibelheim flashback and will expand with an update on February 21, adding the Junon region ahead of the game's February 29 launch on PlayStation 5.
Alicia Keys surprises train commuters at St. Pancras International Station in London with an impromptu performance on Sir Elton John's piano. She played some of her biggest hits, including "Empire State of Mind" with modified lyrics for London, and led the crowd in a sing-along for her latest single, "Lifeline." Fans captured the surprise concert on social media, while back in the States, Alicia Keys' musical, "Hell's Kitchen," is set to premiere on Broadway this spring.
Ubisoft's Rocksmith+ guitar-learning app has expanded its offerings to include piano lessons, allowing users to learn both guitar and piano through the app. This expansion aims to provide a comprehensive music education experience for users interested in learning multiple instruments.
Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is seen playing the piano in a video posted by his father on Instagram, just days after suffering a cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at USC. The 18-year-old was also spotted dining out with his family at a restaurant in Santa Monica. Bronny was released from the hospital on Thursday and will undergo further tests to determine the cause of his cardiac arrest.
15-year-old Seokyoung Hong from South Korea won the Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition 2023 after a stunning performance of Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Second prize went to 14-year-old Chinese pianist Yifan Wu, and third place to Czechia’s Jan Schulmeister, aged 16. The competition was established in 2015 to support and encourage outstanding pianists aged 13 to 17.
Kylie Jenner gave fans a glimpse of her $36.5 million mansion in Los Angeles, showing off her full bar, living room with a cozy fireplace and TV, and a shuffleboard table. She also revealed her plans to learn how to play the piano, just like her daughter Stormi. Jenner has previously shared photos of her massive walk-in closet, stunning pool, and 20-car garage.
Kylie Jenner gave fans a mini tour of her California home on TikTok, showing off her bar and adjoining living room, which features a grand piano that her daughter Stormi plays. The makeup mogul also revealed that she plans to learn how to play the piano this summer. While Kylie has shared glimpses of her home on social media and reality shows before, this is the first time she has given a tour on TikTok.