Great Finds: Isaacs’ Children’s Songs, O’Riley’s Liszt, and more Liszt
Here are some new releases that are sure to help you relax this summer and inspire your musical endeavors as well. Enjoy! Christopher O'Riley has just released his new album,…
Diversions from End of Year Craziness
I’ve made some new finds and friends around the blogosphere lately that I would like to share with you this week. Enjoy! A Single Noon & In a Time Lapse…
What’s New: Im Freien (Out of Doors) & Exile’s Cafe
Exiles Cafe Lara Downes has a new recording due out February 26 on the Steinway label, Exile's Cafe. She was featured in one of my Artist Portraits last year and…
Recent Favs
One of the great pleasures in blogging is learning and growing by reading the work of my fellow bloggers, FB friends, and tweebs. Lately, I've come across some inspirational and informational…
PA Shorts: Merry 12 Days
Here are a few gems to help your days stay merry & bright. Thanks for reading and for your support and encouragement. I know pianists are always busy during the…
Some New Things (and an unashamed plug)
All those who love piano will want to pick up Viviana Sofronitsky's new Fortepiano recording entitled simply, Franz Schubert. The instrument is truly lovely (made by Paul McNulty) and the playing…
Relationships
“You don’t choose your instrument, “ she said, “Your instrument chooses ” The piano chose me. It’s been a long and fruitful relationship, a relationship of major significance and intimate proportions. …
Review: Adele aus der Ohe, the Untold Story
La Wayne Leno: The Untold Story of Adele aus der Ohe: From a Liszt Student to a Virtuoso The Untold Story of Adele aus der Ohe: From a Liszt Student…