Honens Competition to Revoke Invitations to Its Russian Competitors (UPDATE: Decision Reversed)
In an official statement, the Honens International Piano Competition from Canada said that it will revoke the invitation of its Russian competitors.
Zhou Guangren, “Soul of Chinese Piano Education”, Dies at 94.
Today, the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China announced the death of its professor emeritus and former director of the piano department Guangren Zhou.
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2022 Dublin Competition to Ban Russian Pianists
According to numerous reports, the Dublin International Piano Competition committee has decided to ban Russian pianists from participating in its 2022 competition.
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Cliburn Competition Releases Statement Regarding Russian Pianists
Today, the Cliburn competition released a statement concerning Russian pianists participating in the Audition Round of the competition.
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Dealing with Pain: A Psychologist’s Piano Journey
She looked down at my hand (at that point the left hand was particularly affected) and then impulsively reached out, holding onto my hand, saying in a shocked tone: “It looks like the hand of a dead person”.
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Nina Polonsky, 2021 PL Teacher of the Year
Nina Polonsky is a highly regarded chamber musician and pedagogue. Before she emigrated from Russia she held a position as a teacher and faculty pianist at the prestigious Gnessin Music College in Moscow. Coming to Columbus Ohio Ms.Polonsky continued to perform, often collaborating with musicians from the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, playing recitals with her husband
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Grand Finalists Announced at the 2021 Piano Star Competition
The Final Round of the 2021 Piano Star International Competition just concluded yesterday. Our esteemed panel of judges listened to 146 pianists from around the world who played LIVE on Zoom and gave verbal feedback immediately after their performance. We appreciate their hard work! Before we announce the results, a kind reminder to our contestants:
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Announcing the 149 Finalists of the 2021 Piano Star Competition
We are very pleased to announce the Preliminary Round results of the 2nd annual Piano League Piano Star International Competition. We were once again highly impressed by the level of talent displayed in the competition. About the competition The Piano League Piano Star International Competition is an online international piano competition open to pianists up to
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Acclaimed Brazilian Pianist Nelson Freire Dies at 77
Nelson Freire, October 18th, 1944 – November 1st, 2021 Acclaimed Brazilian pianist Nelson Freire has died at age 77. It was announced by Decca Classics, who Friere recorded exclusively with since 2001, that he passed away on November 1st in his Rio de Janeiro home. One of the most well-known classical pianists of his generation,
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