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  • Franz Liszt

    Franz Liszt

    …a plethora of works that ranged from technically challenging pieces for advanced pianists to simpler compositions accessible to intermediate-level pianists. The Legacy of Franz Liszt Today, Liszt is often hailed…

  • Muzio Clementi

    Muzio Clementi

    …remain essential pedagogical material for pianists to this day. Gradus ad Parnassum was notable for its systematic approach to developing technical skills, making it an indispensable resource for pianists seeking…

  • Louis Moreau Gottschalk

    Louis Moreau Gottschalk

    …you will become the king of pianists.” This recognition from the masters of European music helped solidify Gottschalk’s reputation as a promising young composer and pianist. Return to America: Challenges…

  • Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, Op. 32, No. 4 – Fughette in G Minor

    Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, Op. 32, No. 4 – Fughette in G Minor

    Emil Gilels, a Soviet pianist born in Odessa, Ukraine, on October 19, 1916, is regarded as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He began piano lessons at…

  • Brahms’ Ballade No. 2 in D Major, Op. 10

    Brahms’ Ballade No. 2 in D Major, Op. 10

    Emil Gilels, born in Odessa in 1916, was a highly regarded Soviet pianist. He is considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. Gilels began studying piano at…

  • Brahms’ Ballade in B Major, Op. 10, No. 4

    Brahms’ Ballade in B Major, Op. 10, No. 4

    Emil Gilels, a Soviet pianist born in Odessa, Ukraine, was considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He began studying the piano at the age of five…

  • Zdenko Fibich’s Poem – Performed by Ray Cruz

    Zdenko Fibich’s Poem – Performed by Ray Cruz

    …Inc. in 1920, offers a more robust and satisfying experience for both pianists and listeners compared to other renditions. Although there is some repetition not found in the original book,…

  • S. Prokofiev – Suggestion Diabolique, Op. 4, No. 4

    S. Prokofiev – Suggestion Diabolique, Op. 4, No. 4

    …piano pieces. One of these, “Suggestion Diabolique”, caused controversy when he performed it in 1909. However, it is now considered a piano masterpiece and is admired by concert pianists worldwide….

  • Camille Saint-Saëns – Danse Macabre for Two Pianos

    Camille Saint-Saëns – Danse Macabre for Two Pianos

    Camille Saint-Saëns’ iconic “Danse macabre” was composed in 1874 and is one of France’s most well-known symphonic poems. This version features pianists Jean-Michel Ferran and Alain Jacquon. While the orchestral…

  • Saint-Saëns – Carnival of the Animals, Part 3

    Saint-Saëns – Carnival of the Animals, Part 3

    Part 3 of Charles Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Carnival of the Animals” includes sections featuring the cuckoo in the woods, bird house, pianists, and fossils. The symphony orchestra of Kreismusikschule im Kulturellen…

  • Der Nussbaum – Schumann

    Der Nussbaum – Schumann

    …collaborating with leading conductors such as Barenboim, Masur, and Haitink, and performing over 100 recitals with renowned pianists. She became one of Europe’s leading sopranos with performances in various roles….

  • Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, Op. 32, No. 2 – Gigue in G Minor

    Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, Op. 32, No. 2 – Gigue in G Minor

    Emil Gilels, a renowned Soviet pianist, was born on October 19, 1916 in Odessa. Considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, Gilels began studying piano at the…