Quote for Today: Nancy Moser
There is much more to playing the clavier than playing written music. Do you realize with accompanying there is often nothing written out but the bass line–the left hand? …
Dream of Water: Tears Become… Streams Become… at the Park Avenue Armory
Darkness falls as an acclaimed pianist begins a recital devoted to music about water. Slowly the hall becomes a lake. It might sound like a dream, or maybe just the …
Quote for Today (with Music): Alexander Scriabin
My Tenth Sonata is a sonata of insects. Insects are born from the sun… they are the sun’s kisses. —Alexander Scriabin You can listen to pianist Marc-André Hamelin play this beautiful …
Fear and Music: Crossing the Border with Alfredo Rodriguez
When pianist Alfredo Rodriguez was invited to play for jazz legend Quincy Jones, he was excited and perhaps a little nervous. The journey would not do much for his nerves. …