International Piano Magazine Jan - Feb 2015 Back Issue

In the January/February issue of International Piano, we speak to Croatian superstar Ivo Pogorelich as he prepares for his first solo recital in London for 15 years; Jeremy Nicholas surveys the evolution of the piano étude in conversation with Clare Hammond, who has recently recorded a collection of neglected piano studies; and we examine the next generation of keyboard role models most likely to go on to achieve the status of national treasures. Plus, editor Claire Jackson meets left hand specialist Nicholas McCarthy ahead of his Rhinegold LIVE recital; we outline some of 2015’s best courses for professional and amateur pianists; how cruise ships can provide opportunities for performers looking for new ways to make a living; IP’s experts – including Katia and Marielle Labèque and Paul Badura-Skoda – debate the importance of the noble piano duo; up-and-coming Italian pianist Federico Colli discusses keyboards and cravats; Yevgeny Sudbin shares his experiences of recording Nikolai Medtner’s complete piano works; and Newark College’s course in piano tuning and restoration. Also includes free sheet music of Hot Springs by Peter Rudzik and your chance to win a pair of tickets to Ivo Pogorelich’s Royal Festival Hall concert.