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Mozart D Minor Fantasie with Cadenza
Mozart’s d-minor Fantasie was left incomplete by the composer, with the last 10 bars added by his publisher. Pianists have offered various solutions to complete it, including Mitsuko Uchida recomposing…
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Beethoven Hammerklavier Sonata, Op. 106, 4th Movement, Played by Garrick Ohlsson
…of this piece, but Ohlsson’s performance showcases both technical skill and interpretive beauty. Ohlsson stands out among pianists with his memorable recitals, distinguishing himself from others who deliver robotic performances….
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Domenico Scarlatti
…This included many of his sonatas, which were recorded and produced in the 20th century. Pianists, harpsichordists, and even accordionists have performed and recorded his sonatas, each bringing their unique…
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John Williams
…aimed to become a concert pianist, but after hearing the performance of other talented pianists like John Browning and Van Cliburn, he shifted his focus to composition. A Stellar Career…
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Sergei Rachmaninoff
…a pianist soared. His performances were characterized by a unique blend of technical precision and emotional expressiveness, earning him a place among the greatest pianists of his time. The Final…
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L. M. Gottschalk – The Union, Op.48
…live performance of Gottschalk’s “The Union” and try to recognize the familiar tunes. This piece, composed in 1862, was praised by Chopin as the work of “The King of Pianists.”…
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Grieg – Complete Lyrical Pieces for Piano
…features the complete recording of Edvard Grieg’s lyrical pieces, performed by renowned interpreter Håkon Austbø. The composer wrote 10 books of these pieces, which are often played by amateur pianists….
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Stravinsky – Les Noces (The Wedding)
Pianists Géraldine Dutroncy, Caroline Esposito, Jennifer Fichet, and Marianne Salmona perform Stravinsky’s Les Noces with the Choeur de Radio France and the Paris Percussion Group, conducted by Lionel Sow…
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Clara Schumann
…shaping generations of pianists with her innovative techniques. She also continued to edit Robert’s works, maintaining his musical legacy. Clara’s last public concert was in 1891. She passed away on…
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Schubert’s Ave Maria, Performed by Shigeo Watanabe
Ave Maria by Franz Schubert, played by Japanese child prodigy, Shigeo Watanabe.
