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Facing Down Performance Anxiety with the Bergamasque Prélude
In this video exclusive to GRAND PIANO PASSION™, Sara Solovitch plays Claude Debussy’s Prélude from the Suite Bergamasque. espite Sara Solovitch’s first recital with the Bergamasque Prélude, which she...
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Brahms Intermezzo in B-flat Minor Amplified
Rabbi David Posner, amateur pianist, plays the Brahms Intermezzo B-flat Minor: a video, his story and insight from a music masters student at Mills College. Nancy M. Williams, Founding Editor The full...
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Toshiko Nishino Plays the Debussy First Arabesque
Amateur pianist Toshiko Nishino plays the Debussy First Arabesque and explains how she interprets the piece with imagery of birds, water and green fields. Guest Writer The full article Toshiko Nishino...
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Nancy M. Williams Plays the Chopin Raindrop Prelude
In this video, Nancy M. Williams plays the Chopin Raindrop Prelude in recital at Carnegie Hall—a challenge after a 25-year hiatus from practicing piano. Nancy M. Williams, Founding Editor The full...
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Shirley Gruenhut Plays the Bach French Suite No. 5
You can hear the thump-thump on the dance floor, says Shirley Gruenhut of Bach French Suite No.5, which she plays on video and discusses in this guest post. Guest Writer The full article Shirley...
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Alberto De Salas Plays Bernstein’s Suite from West Side Story
Performing Leonard Bernstein's Suite from West Side Story taught Alberto De Salas about the power of silence, and helped him grow as an ensemble musician. Guest Writer The full article Alberto De...
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Schumann’s Album for the Young No. 30 Played by Nancy M. Williams
Amateur pianist Nancy M. Williams plays Schumann's Album for the Young 30, one of the lesser-known, difficult pieces at the back of the book, in this video. Nancy M. Williams, Founding Editor The full...
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Poulenc’s Novelette No. 1 Played by Shirley Gruenhut
Shirley Gruenhut plays Poulenc Novelette No. 1 and discusses the composer's use of harmony, the underrated key of C major, and the imagery the music evokes. Guest Writer The full article Poulenc’s...
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Mozart Fantasia in D Minor Played by Toshiko Nishino
Toshiko Nishino plays the Mozart Fantasia in D Minor in this original video, and explains why it can be difficult to interpret Mozart's music as an adult. Guest Writer The full article Mozart Fantasia...
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Women Composers Celebrated in Classical Piano Recital
AmateurPianists organized a recital featuring piano works by all women composers during Women's History Month. Amateur performers share what they learned. Joanna M. Eng, Contributing Editor The full...
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Amateurs and Professionals Perform Together in New York
A concert in New York City will showcase a mix of amateur and professional pianists and singers who all have one thing in common: their passion for music.
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Fitting Serious Practice Time into a Busy Life
Get piano practice tips from an award-winning amateur pianist who balances a full-time business career with high-level performances, including concertos.
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Bach Invention in B-flat Major Played by Michael Brazile
Amateur pianist Michael Brazile plays the Bach Invention No. 14 in B-flat Major in this original video, and shares how he approaches tempo and repetition in the two-part invention.
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Aria from the Bach Goldberg Variations Played by Michael Brazile
Amateur pianist Michael Brazile plays the Aria from the Bach Goldberg Variations in this original video, and offers advice on how to handle the tempo and repeats.
View ArticleShirley Gruenhut Plays the Bach French Suite No. 5
You can hear the thump-thump on the dance floor, says Shirley Gruenhut of Bach French Suite No.5, which she plays on video and discusses in this guest post.
View ArticleAlberto De Salas Plays Bernstein’s Suite from West Side Story
Performing Leonard Bernstein's Suite from West Side Story taught Alberto De Salas about the power of silence, and helped him grow as an ensemble musician.
View ArticleSchumann’s Album for the Young No. 30 Played by Nancy M. Williams
Amateur pianist Nancy M. Williams plays Schumann's Album for the Young 30, one of the lesser-known, difficult pieces at the back of the book, in this video.
View ArticlePoulenc’s Novelette No. 1 Played by Shirley Gruenhut
Shirley Gruenhut plays Poulenc Novelette No. 1 and discusses the composer's use of harmony, the underrated key of C major, and the imagery the music evokes.
View ArticleMozart Fantasia in D Minor Played by Toshiko Nishino
Toshiko Nishino plays the Mozart Fantasia in D Minor in this original video, and explains why it can be difficult to interpret Mozart's music as an adult.
View ArticleWomen Composers Celebrated in Classical Piano Recital
AmateurPianists organized a recital featuring piano works by all women composers during Women's History Month. Amateur performers share what they learned.
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