Chopin's 24 Preludes are universally recognized as some of the composer's most characteristic works. Not only are they quintessential of his style, but are also deeply tied with upheavals in Chopin's ...

The coloristic allure distinguishing Xiaoxuan Li’s Stage 1 performance of the Chopin C minor Nocturne, Op 48 No 1, filled me with anticipation for his opening Stage 2 round. Each one of the first 12 ...

Since his last Schubert Club solo recital in 2006, Norway’s Leif Ove Andsnes has emerged as one of the 21st century’s premier pianists. So it’s no surprise that St. Paul’s Ordway Music Theater was ...

Each of Stage 2’s four days offer 10 45-minute recitals, dominated by Chopin’s 24 Preludes, Op 28. All of the candidates are required to play either a group of six Preludes in successive order (either ...

This is one of Chopin's most mournful works has lived long in the memory thanks to Jack Nicholson, or all people. When you think of Chopin, you don't necessarily think of incurable sadness and ...

The 24 Preludes find their origin in J.-S. Bach's music, especially on account of their polymelodic texture; at the same time, they break from the post-classical tradition, since they lack any ...

It’s possible that more people might have come to great music through Chopin than from any other composer. It’s equally likely they came to Chopin through his 24 piano preludes, the ultimate in ...

Internationally acclaimed, award-winning pianist and composer Talon Smith will perform his newly published composition “24 Preludes” for solo piano, showcasing his unique voice, mastery of the piano, ...

The pianist couldn’t hold back tears as she played one of the world’s most moving pieces of music. A 24-year-old Japanese pianist was moved to tears during her own performance of Frédéric Chopin’s ...