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The Brazilian pianist is a master of infusing improvisational virtuosity into the spirit of a song, whether's it's by Jobim or The Doors, an original, or a Broadway classic from 'Man of La Mancha.'

With this special chamber music venture that pairs Carnegie Hall’s darling with a formal string ensemble for the first time, Kissin continues to expand his creative spectrum, broadening his offerings even further, past Jewish poetry recitals and his latest foray into writing and composing.

While the pianist's impression is by no means comprehensive due to the short time he has spent here, the notion that the Russian pedagogical culture could be producing lazy students while the United States’ could be producing lazy teachers may not be so far-fetched.

The Hungarian pianist's clean-cut appearance and sober air contrasted with the full-tilt Romantic force he brought to these difficult works.

On top of a capacious talent, the Bulgarian-born, New York-based pianist has a distinctive sensibility evidenced by her choice of repertoire, which encompasses works by composers from her homeland as well as contemporary new music and her own compositions.

The celebrated pianist on music, writing, his Russian background, his Jewish identity, and more.

Familiar preludes by Chopin and Debussy joined new ones by modern composers including the pianist himself in this stirring GetClassical at Yamaha Piano Salon concert.

The collection of live performances captured on this double album suggests a bright future for this versatile, intelligent, and soulful young pianist.

How does a pianist work with living composers as they write new works for her? Find out in this fascinating interview with Yoonie Han.

Stavreva champions composers from her native Bulgaria, plays a mean Chopin, and is unafraid to perform her own works of rumbling, percussive intensity.