Rediscovering the Neglected Music of Florence Price
As many of you may well know, I am a staunch advocate of performing unfamiliar repertory, especially works by lesser-known composers....
Understanding and Respecting Your Audience
I recently came across an article on Interlude about a response to Andras Schiff's controversial thoughts on the modern audience. Here is...
The Story Behind Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata: Henle's New Edition by Perahia and Gertsch
In March, I will be presenting a showcase at the Music Teachers National Association Conference in Chicago on Henle's new edition of the...
Exploring the "hero" element in Beethoven's Eroica Variations
In 2020, the world will celebrate the 250th birth year of one of the greatest classical music composers: Ludwig van Beethoven. I will...
How to stay motivated when praticising the piano: a guest post for Pianist magazine
I wrote another blog post for Pianist magazine on how to stay motivated when practicing the piano. I hope you find my suggestions to be...
Performing in Paris: an experience to remember
Performing in Paris has always been a “bucket-list” destination of mine because of the city’s long history and appreciation for art and...
This Is Why Classical Music Should Not Be Forgotten
I have always been a firm believer that classical music has the ability to elicit powerful reactions beyond the notes we hear from the...
