International Piano | April 2022
Eclectic virtuoso and piano activist Igor Levit talks to International Piano about politics, Beethoven and Nina Simone in our April 2022 issue.
In a special focus on this year's Gilmore International Piano Festival, Kirill Gerstein discusses his commitment to new music; Jonathan Biss on overcoming his struggles with anxiety; Lara Downes throws open the doors of the classical music canon; Emanuel Ax explains the rationale behind the Gilmore Artist Award; former Gilmore student Michelle Cann returns as a tutor; and we meet the festival's new artistic director, Pierre van der Westhuizen.
Plus, 13 pages of free sheet music including Martin Roscoe's masterclass on Schubert's Impromptu in B-flat major; Joseph Middleton explores the complex and subtle art of the song pianist; seven of today's leading vocal accompanists share their passion for working with singers; introducing two women pianists who are bringing international chamber music to far-flung local communities; Murray McLachlan's technical refresher course for recommencing pianists continues with part two of his focus on posture and co-ordination; Pollini's 80th birthday recital in London; and Brazilian pianist Cristina Ortiz.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in International Piano April 2022.