This recently published, fascinating book is a must for piano enthusiasts everywhere. Having met and interviewed concert pianist and celebrated piano teacher, Professor Ruth Nye last year, it was a pleasure reading about her life and her amazing musical relationship with one of the greatest piano virtuosos of the Twentieth Century, Claudio Arrau. A Life…
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In Harmony in action
I have blogged on several occasions about the importance of the El Sistema approach to music education. In Harmony provides music tuition and orchestral coaching for children who would not normally be able to take advantage of instrumental lessons. The scheme is becoming so successful that the concept is slowly being introduced in other cities…
Piano-Yoga with GéNIA
I had a wonderful time yesterday absorbing Piano-Yoga. I was invited to attend a retreat held at King’s Place, the urban concert space near King’s Cross station in London, by pianist, composer, teacher and Director of Piano-Yoga, GéNIA. Having never experienced anything like this before, I really didn’t know what to expect, but it’s always fun learning new skills…
It’s All About Piano: A piano festival with a difference
An interesting and diverse piano festival took place over the past weekend in the heart of South Kensington, London. Three days of continuous events highlighted all different aspects of piano playing and study, as well as featuring recitals from both star as well as ‘up and coming’ pianists. The lectures, performances and films were spread…
It’s All About Piano! French Institute Festival
I’m delighted to be part of an exciting piano festival to be held at the French Institute in South Kensington from 22nd – 24th March 2013. The festival is a diverse and wonderfully eclectic mix of recitals, jazz concerts, film screenings, children’s activities, talks, and much more. One interesting feature is the juxtaposition of well-known…
BBC Radio 3 Gala Piano Concert at Hoddinott Hall for Children in Need
I had the pleasure of attending a special BBC Radio 3 gala concert on Monday night. It was held at Hoddinott Hall which forms part of the Millennium Centre in Cardiff, Wales, and was in aid of Children in Need. The concert also marked the climax of the Radio 3 Piano Season and in order to celebrate this…
Russian Virtuosi of Europe at the Rossotrudnichestro Centre
I had the pleasure of attending a short concert at the Rossotrudnichestvo Centre in Kensington last night. I know Kensington well, but had no idea that this venue even existed tucked away as it is just off the main high street. The concert was in aid of the Russian Virtuosi of Europe, which is a…