Ocean-Strddling Pianist Nicholas Angelich dies at 51

American pianist Nicholas Angelich, known for his soulful interpretations of the Germanic repertoire, sung with graceful virtuosity and impressive candor, died Monday in Paris, where he has lived since the age of 13. He was 51 years old. According to her manager, Stefana Atlas, the cause was degenerative lung failure. A soft-spoken man with a …

Finesse and Purification pianist Joseph Kalichstein has died at the age of 76.

Israeli-American pianist Joseph Kalichstein, whose subtle and refined approach made him an exemplary chamber musician, died March 31 in Manhattan, especially as a member of the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio. He was 76 years old. His son, Avi, said the cause was pancreatic cancer. Throughout his career of more than 50 years, critics have agreed that Mr. …

Why A ‘Peanuts’ Collection Is Stuck With Concert Pianist Jeremy Denk

Gorgeous singer Ian Bostridge has written a thoughtful, profound book on “Winterreise.” My friend Steven Isserlis, a fellow musician, wrote an indispensable companion to Bach Cello Suites. We should be grateful to Anne Midgette for sitting down with Leon Fleisher and recording her life and musical insights, and she has recent memories of the great …

A Pianist Walks Through Harlem History and Scott Joplin’s

soon death in 1917, Scott Joplin predicted he would become a fixture of the American music canon. Later a colleague reminded me of what you said“When I’m 25 years old, people will start to recognize me.” Full production of “Treemonisha” – one of the first Operas by a black American composer He had proven elusive …

Review: Young Concert Artists Are Back With An Amazing Pianist

since its establishment in 1961Young Concert Artists supported emerging musicians who won their annual competition, including presenting an enviable New York recital. But during the pandemic, these recitals were supposed to be virtual. On Thursday, the organization became the latest New York institution to continue in-person concerts whenever possible. Zhu WangThe 24-year-old Chinese pianist gave …