#piano virtuoso

[opera-ghosts]

OTD in Music History: Legendary piano virtuoso Josef Hofmann (1876 - 1957) is born in what is now Poland. One of the greatest instrumentalists in history, young Hofmann gave his debut recital in Warsaw at the age of 5, followed shortly thereafter by a long series of concerts throughout Europe and Scandinavia. His childhood musical activities culminated in a legendary tour of America at tender age of of 11 (1887-88) that prompted unprecedented public fervor and elicited comparisons in the press with the young Mozart and the young Mendelssohn. Spurred by rising public concern over the possibility that was Hofmann being unduly exploited by his parents for financial reasons, however, that tour was cut short when a wealthy benefactor donated $50,000 (more than $2,000,000 in 2022) to free Hofmann from his performing obligations -- on the condition that he cease all public musical activities until he turned 18 years old. This marked the end of Hofmann's child prodigy years. (He later expressed deep regret with this arrangement, noting that he had thoroughly his years as a child prodigy.) Anton Rubinstein (1829 - 1894) had previously heard the young Hofmann play in Warsaw and declared him to be an unprecedented talent. Rubinstein subsequently accepted Hofmann as his only private pupil, and the two met for 42 one-hour lessons in Dresden. All of the pieces that Hofmann brought to Rubinstein had to be memorized, and he was never allowed to bring the same composition twice -- Rubinstein stated that he was worried he would forget what he had previously told Hofmann and give him conflicting advice. Rubinstein also never played for Hofmann. Rubinstein personally arranged Hofmann's adult debut in Hamburg on March 14, 1894, however -- but thereafter, Rubinstein informed Hofmann there would be no further lessons, and they never saw each other again (Rubinstein died just a few months later). PICTURED: A rare original program from one of young Hofmann's final recitals from his aborted 1887-1888 American tour.

#piano virtuoso #piano #virtuoso #Józef Hofmann #Hofmann #pianist #composer #classical composer #music teacher #piano concerto #concerto #concert #ballet music #ballet #music #music history #classical music #Metropolitan Opera #Met #Metropolitan Opera House #The Metropolitan Opera House #The Metropolitan Opera #The Met #Carnegie Hall #Piano Concerto

[blackswaneuroparedux]

Bach is an astronomer, discovering the most marvellous stars. Beethoven challenges the universe. I only try to express the soul and the heart of man.

- Frédéric Chopin

#chopin #frderic chopin #quote #pianist #music #piano #composer #genius #virtuoso #bach #beethoven #classical music #sound #soul #heart #arts #polish #culture

[viejospellejos]

Ese piano está en soporte vital

aporte: @c_nagrass3

#video #sfw #piano #cancion #song #wow #awesome #virtuoso #epic #omg

[istmos]

in memoriam

[Maurizio Pollini plays Frédéric Chopin, Ballade No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 23]

#in memoriam #M.Pollini: 1942-2024 #virtuoso del piano

[eucanthos]

Khatia Buniatishvili (Georgian, 1987)

Photo by Jean Baptiste Mondino for Madame Figaro 2018

One of today's most brilliant [and attractive] piano performers. She began her career in Georgia, continued in Vienna and settled in France.

Beethoven Moonlight Sonata, 2017

https://issuu.com/observer-diplomat/docs/diplomat_november/s/25621

#Khatia Buniatishvili #piano #virtuoso #nose #beauty #portrait #Jean Baptiste Mondino #music #beethoven #video

[canadachronicles]

I rang Ava early this morning and played Oscar Peterson's I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm in lieu of Happy Birthday!Although, technically, physically; I don't. We're at the moment on different continents, and often, we're not even on the same day. But we've got each other, and we're happy; and that, I believe, does keep us warm, alright!

#Oscar Peterson #I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm #Oscar Peterson Plays The Irving Berlin Song Book #Irving Berlin #Oscar Emmanuel Peterson #Canadian Pianist #Canadian Jazz Pianist #Pianist #Jazz Pianist #Canadian Legend #Canadian Virtuoso #Jazz #Jazz Music #Jazz Piano #Favorite Montrealer #Favorite Quebecer #Favorite Mississaugan #Favorite Ontarian #Favorite Canadian #Ava #My Love #My Girl #The Girlfriend #Canada Chronicles #Spotify

[supercantaloupe]

top 5 oboe concertos 👀

kalliwoda. yes i am counting it even though it's labelled a concertino. idc. it's great and i love it

mozart. yes i know this answer is Basic. but if it was good enough for flutes to steal it's good enough for this list

marcello. i have a soft spot for baroque, sue me. also if this counts then the kalliwoda definitely does. play it in c minor if you're a real one

strauss. idk i just like strauss

vaughan williams. honestly not my thing to play but with the orchestra accompaniment it really is something special to listen to

also honorable mention has to go out to the grunge concerto by scott mcallister. i heard someone play two movements of this at oboe camp a couple summers ago and it's like...the concentrated essence of contemporary composition. it is So

[ask meme]

#sasha speaks #ask meme #sleepover saturday #nablah #ty! #limited myself to oboe and excluded EH here but if i didn't know that the fiala EH and clarient concerto would be on this list #this was tough! i don't actually listen to or play concerti that much. i am very much not a soloist #(<- says the person playing kalliwoda for her recital next month. and played the donizetti EH concertino for the competition last fall.) #(well the rest of my recital material is chamber music. and i have a collab piano major accompanying the kalliwoda. #so i won't be alone up there. i always play better when i have someone to play with anyway) #and tbh once you push past like. the 1840s. a lot of solo oboe rep starts to lose me... #idk i just do not stylistically Get a lot of late romantic and modern stuff from a musicality pov #like it's lovely to listen to but i have such a hard time interpreting it in my own playing #i had a haaard time learning the vaughan williams. i gave up on it ngl. not for me #and i'm not really into a lot of modern concerti. i think they tend to prioritize crazy technique over like...sounding good #and i'm in it for the musicality anyway not the technique. no one will call me a virtuoso by any stretch and i am fine with that #anyway. the grunge concerto gets an honorable mention cause it kind of broke my brain when i first saw it performed lmao #the third mvt is titled 'headbanging' and when i heard it i was like. wow. someone invented metal for oboe. finally #anyway albrecht mayer has an album called Lost And Found that's just a bunch of lesser known 18th century oboe and EH concerti #and i'm obsessed with it. i would list all of those here but that's cheating since...i mean they're Extremely Classical and they all #kiiind of sound the same lmao. but idc!! classical is my bread and butter i LOVE that shit #i really ought to get the sheets to some of those and learn em myself. and the strauss too. finally a late romantic i can get behind... #well my eyes were on something fiala next i think. so we'll see #oboeposting #LONG RAMBLING IN THE TAGS. sorry lmao. i have a lot of thoughts #sorry goossens but i don't care about you <3 idc if you win competitions i'm keeping kalliwoda

[sanguinarysanguinity]

Marc-Andre Hamelin Plays Hanon, ‘The Virtuoso Pianist’

I know this was meant as an April Fools, but I’m not gonna lie: I want this recording like fire. Hanon has never sounded so good.

#april fools #hanon #piano #the virtuoso pianist #maybe it's just me but I love hanon #when I sit down to the piano #fifty-fifty odds I'll do nothing but play hanon for a while and that will be the whole session

[opera-ghosts]

OTD in Music History: Legendary composer, conductor, and virtuoso pianist Franz Liszt (1811 - 1886) plays his second concert in Kiev in 1847, at what will become the tail end of his famous decade-long European concert tour. It is estimated that Liszt played well over 1,000 concerts in the decade between 1838 and 1848... So what made this particular concert notable? Sitting in the audience on that fateful evening was a twenty-eight-year-old fabulously wealthy Ukrainian princess named Carolyne von Sayn-Wittgenstein. Princess Carolyne was married to (but separated from) Prince Nicholas von Sayn-Wittgenstein, a landowner holding vast estates in Central Ukraine with more than 30,000 serfs at his beck and call. She had actually travelled to Kiev for business, and she only attended Liszt's concert on a whim after hearing about the success of his first concert in the city -- but that chance decision would change both of their lives (and the course of musical history) forever. Princess Carolyne was deeply struck by the flashy figure that she saw before her on the concert stage, and acting on impulse, she made a fateful gamble: Hoping to attract Liszt's attention, she left him an exceedingly large "anonymous" (but easily traceable) monetary gift at the theater. Like a moth to a flame, the curious Liszt quickly identified her and then came calling to thank her for her generosity -- and within a matter of weeks, he was making plans to abandon his touring life and take up with a (technically-still-married) princess... PICTURED: A c. 1890s cabinet photo of the famous portrait showing the dashing young Liszt c. 1837 (shortly before he embarked on his grand concert tour), as painted by noted Dutch-French Romantic artist Ary Scheffer (1795 - 1858). This particular cabinet photo is one of many that was handed out to visitors over the years by Pauline Apel, who served as Liszt's housekeeper for thirty years at his residence in Weimar. When it was turned into a museum the year after his death, Apel stayed on and served as the official tourist guide until her own death, forty years later, in 1926.

#Franz Liszt #Liszt #composer #conductor #virtuoso #pianist #teacher #piano #pedagogue #Romantic period #classical music #music history #Orchestra #Symphony #Faust Symphony #Overture #Mephisto Waltz #Piano Concerto #Concerto #Concert #Chamber music #opera #bel canto #choral music #Symphonic poem #Orchestral #Pianoforte #Don Sanche #Le château de l'amour

[historian-in-pearls]

As of today’s music lesson, I’ve started Hanon’s Virtuoso Pianist exercise book! So excited!!! Hoping to have exercise one mastered and memorized by next Monday.

#piano #elizabeth plays piano #hanon #the virtuoso pianist #december 2022

[marwahstudios]

Sandeep Marwah Commends Remarkable Piano Recital by Moroccan Virtuoso, Marouan Benabdallah

New Delhi: The resplendent notes of the piano filled the air as Marouan Benabdallah, the distinguished pianist hailing from Morocco, captivated the audience with an unforgettable performance in New Delhi. Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and Chair of the Indo Morocco Film and Cultural Forum, hailed the recital as a triumph of musical mastery.

“Marouan demonstrated unparalleled command over the piano, delivering a performance of sheer brilliance. His style was truly awe-inspiring,” remarked Dr. Sandeep Marwah, reflecting on the exceptional talent showcased by Marouan.

The event, hosted by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in collaboration with the Delhi Music Society, was graced by the esteemed presence of H.E. Mohammed Maliki, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to India. In his welcome address, Ambassador Maliki expressed his delight in presenting such a gifted artist to the audience.

The audience, comprising a diverse array of music aficionados, ambassadors, and diplomats from various nations, was spellbound by the commanding performance of the Moroccan virtuoso. Each note resonated with precision and passion, leaving an indelible impression on all those in attendance.

Marouan Benabdallah’s piano recital marked a cultural milestone, showcasing the rich tapestry of musical talent that transcends borders. His performance served as a testament to the universal language of music, forging connections and fostering appreciation across cultures.

The event underscored the importance of cultural exchange and collaboration in fostering understanding and goodwill between nations. Through music, barriers were transcended, and bonds were strengthened, reaffirming the enduring friendship between India and Morocco.

#Sandeep Marwah Commends Remarkable Piano Recital by Moroccan Virtuoso #Marouan Benabdallah #Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT

[mishalogic]

Czardas (Vittorio Monti) - Piano Solo (Advanced)

\ Piano virtuoso solo for the moment ... Misha

#youtube #piano #virtuoso #entertainment #music #Nature #Australia #Tumblr World

[canadachronicles]

A Foggy Day, indeed, both literally and because I miss my girl --who was here with me only yesterday-- terribly. Oscar Peterson can always soothe me, tough...

#A Foggy Day #Oscar Peterson #Oscar Peterson Plays the George Gershwin Song Book #George Gershwin #Jazz #Jazz Pianist #Canadian Jazz Pianist #Jazz Piano #Canadian Virtuoso #Canadian Legend #Favorite Montrealer #Favorite Quebecer #Favorite Mississaugan #Favorite Ontarian #Favorite Canadian #Canada Chronicles

[waitingforminjae]

omg merry christmas to me ☺️✨❤️

#piano virtuoso if u ask me 😤 #m: hoppipolla #music #Youtube

[ourmindonmusicpodcast]

Happy Birthday, Clara Wieck - Schumann! Born Sept. 13, 1819

Clara Wieck – Schumann was a renowned pianist and composer who made a significant impact on the world of classical music during the 19th century and beyond. During a time when women were largely excluded from the world of classical music, Clara defied expectations and forged a successful career as a pianist and composer. Clara Schumann was a trailblazer for women in music. Type your…

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#birthday #Clara Schumann #Clara Wieck #classical music #Fanny Hensel #Fanny Mendelssohn #Great composers #music #music discussion #Music Education #music history #musician #piano #Schumann #TeamHensel #virtuoso #Women in Music

[opera-ghosts]

OTD in Music History: The immortal Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897) is born in Hamburg, Germany. Brahms was the undisputed master of traditional symphonic and sonata style in the second half of the 19th century. During a time of tremendous musical upheaval, when the "classical" traditions that had been established by titans such as Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791), and Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) were being challenged by "revolutionary" figures such as Franz Liszt (1811 - 1886) and Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883), Brahms proudly served as the standard-bearer for traditionalism in music. Indeed, it was Brahms's sterling reputation in this regard that spurred the famous conductor-pianist Hans von Bulow (1830 - 1894) to quip that Brahms was one of "the Three Bs," alongside J.S. Bach (1685 - 1750) and Beethoven. PICTURED: A "carte de visite" portrait photo of Brahms that was taken right around the time of the premiere of his 2nd Symphony. This is also notable for being the last photograph ever taken of Brahms *without* his famous beard. Brahms signed this copy of the photograph along the lower margin on the front, and also scrawled a brief note on the back ("Respectively to 19th January 1879"). Framed alongside this photo is one of Brahms’s visiting cards with his name and address printed on the front -- and once again, Brahms penned a short note on the back ("Sincerely grateful! And I ask you to commend me to the Baroness in such a sense!")

#Johannes Brahms #Brahms #opera #classical music #music history #composer #classical composer #classical studies #virtuoso pianist #pianist #piano #conductor #Romantic music #Romantic period #classical musician #musician #Music #Hungarian Dance No. 1 #Symphony #Orchestra #Serenade #Overture #Piano Concerto #Concerto #Ballade #Cadenza #Waltz #Ungarische Tänze