Today’s post features jazz pianist James Booker. This article has been written by British jazz pianist, composer and educator Tim Richards, who currently teaches jazz and blues piano privately and at Morley College in London. He is the author of several acclaimed Schott publications including ‘Improvising Blues Piano’ and ‘Exploring Jazz Piano’. ‘Beginning Jazz Piano’…
Tag: Pianists from the Past
Pianists From The Past: Vera Franceschi written by Melanie Spanswick
The Pianist from the Past in the spotlight today is Italian-American pianist Vera Franceschi, and as I have enjoyed her playing over the past few years, I have written this post myself. During her short life, Vera Franceschi made her mark on the concert stage working with some of the world’s greatest conductors and orchestras….
Pianists From The Past: Sergei Rachmaninov written by Robin Zebaida
My Pianists From The Past series continues featuring the great Russian pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninov. Today’s article has been penned by British concert pianist, teacher and broadcaster Robin Zebaida. Aspects of Rachmaninov the pianist Although I first became familiar with Rachmaninov’s recordings in my mid-teens while studying his Preludes, I can precisely date to…
Pianists From The Past: Blanche Selva written by John Thwaites
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed publishing the many interesting and informative articles so generously written by a host of eminent musicians. Today’s offering features French pianist, pedagogue, and composer Blanche Selva (1884 – 1942). This article has been written by Professor John Thwaites who is head of the Department of Keyboard Studies at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire….
Pianists From The Past: Eleanor Sokoloff written by Leon McCawley
Pianists From The Past continues with this fascinating article featuring renowned American pianist and teacher Eleanor Sokoloff, who died in 2020. The following tribute has been written by her student, concert pianist Leon McCawley. In memory of Eleanor Sokoloff (1914-2020): a personal tribute by Leon McCawley I was saddened to hear of the passing of…
Pianists From The Past: Benno Moiseiwitsch written by Daniel Grimwood
Pianists From The Past continues with this article featuring Russian/Ukrainian born British concert pianist Benno Moiseiwitsch. The article has been written by pianist and writer Daniel Grimwood. Why listen to pianists of the past? In my opinion, much of the musical landscape of the present is shaped by competitions, edited recordings, possibly a separation from…
Pianists From The Past: Harriet Cohen written by Maiko Mori
Pianists From The Past continues with this interesting article featuring British pianist Harriet Cohen. It has been written by pianist Maiko Mori. Maiko enjoys a busy performing career and teaches the piano at the University of Chichester. Harriet Cohen (born in London Dec. 2nd, 1895 – died in London Nov. 13th, 1967), was one of…
Pianists From The Past: Edith Vogel written by Andrew Bottrill
Pianists From The Past continues with this fascinating article featuring Austro-Hungarian-born pianist and pedagogue Edith Vogel. It’s been written by one of her pupils, pianist and piano professor Andrew Bottrill. He is head of keyboard at Latymer Upper School. He is also a professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. I…
Pianists From The Past: Jacques Loussier written by Mark Tanner
The Pianists From The Past series continues today with an article about jazz player, French pianist Jacques Loussier (1934 – 2019). Pianist, author, writer, composer, and music educator Mark Tanner wrote this article. He recalls his first encounter with Loussier’s music. The French jazz pianist, Jacques Loussier, died in 2019 aged 84. Working alongside bassist…
Pianists From The Past: Teresa Carreño written by Clara Rodriguez
My Pianists From The Past series continues with this fascinating post detailing the life and career of Venezuelan pianist and composer Teresa Carreño. This article was written by Venezuelan pianist and pedagogue Clara Rodriguez. She is a professor of piano at the Royal College of Music Junior Department. Clara is also a noted exponent of…
Pianists From The Past: Halina Czerny-Stefańska written by Gareth Owen
My Pianists From The Past series continues this week. The following article features Polish pianist Halina Czerny-Stefańska and has been written by pianist and pedagogue Gareth Owen. He is Deputy Head of Keyboard at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. I had the good fortune to participate at the Chopin international Piano…
Pianists From The Past: Cyril Smith written by Julian Saphir
Pianist and pedagogue Julian Saphir has written this informative article about concert pianist and pedagogue Cyril Smith with whom he had a personal connection. One day in the Spring of 1991, during my third year of study at the Royal College of Music, London, I made my way to my piano lesson, not at college,…