piano
Music review: Kirill Gerstein, Melbourne Recital Centre
Kirill Gerstein’s performance showcases a mastery of musical expression made seemingly effortless.
Screening review: Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus, Melbourne Recital Centre
With deep involvement from the late composer’s son and wife, ‘Opus’ captures Ryuichi Sakamoto in dazzling body and soul.
Me and my mentor: Fiona Jury and Robin Baker
Working together to build skill, musicality and, above all, confidence, these two music teachers explain their mentoring process.
What composers contribute to a music festival
Sally Beamish and Stephen Johnson were invited to the Australian Festival of Chamber Music as much for their musical insights…
What does it take to be a virtuosic pianist?
Jeonghwan Kim recently won the prestigious 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition and is now on a recital tour around Australia.
Performance review: Chopin’s Piano, QPAC Concert Hall
Musica Viva’s unique stage adaptation of Paul Kildea’s book on the composer Chopin, his preludes, and one fateful instrument.
New piano syllabus takes elitism out of exams
The Australian Guild of Music is heralding a new era of piano and instrumental exams, making them more affordable, accessible,…