A Performance Guide to Medtner's Fairy Tale, Op. 51, No. 3

September 28, 2021

I was asked recently by International Piano to write a masterclass article for one of Medtner's more popular works, Fairy Tale, Op. 51, No. 3. I have given many masterclasses before in its traditional face-to-face setting, but never have I been asked to present one in this format.

Midsummer Reflections: new recital idea of music and travel

July 29, 2021

It has been a while since I have written, but I wanted to let you know what I have been up to lately. This summer has been quite busy and life-changing for me, mainly on a personal level.

Henle Library App: Reimagining How You Study Music

December 12, 2020

Today, I want to share with you some of the technological gadgets that I use to perform, specifically in chamber music concerts. As a pianist, I love performing with other musicians, but I always lament about having to carry a ton of sheet music, which can get really heavy and burdensome when traveling abroad!

Rediscovering the Neglected Music of Florence Price

September 22, 2020

As many of you may well know, I am a staunch advocate of performing unfamiliar repertory, especially works by lesser-known composers. Coming soon this fall, I will be performing a recital program that explores the relationship between protest and music, Odyssey of Dissent.

Understanding and Respecting Your Audience

July 21, 2020

I recently came across an article on Interlude about a response to Andras Schiff's controversial thoughts on the modern audience. Here is a quote from the concert pianist's book, Music Comes Out of Silence:

4 Popular Myths Debunked When Working on the Finer Details of a Piece

June 24, 2020

I think I can say, for the most of us, that we often ask ourselves the following after we are done learning the notes and having a decent understanding of the fundamental musicianship of a new piece: what's next? How do we make it sound better?