The United States boasts a rich musical heritage, thanks in part to its remarkable piano players. These musical virtuosos have left an indelible mark on the ...
Born in Siena, Italy, Safina has sought to combine his interests in opera and modern pop music. Age: 61 Birthplace: Siena, Italy Alessandro Matri Footballer Alessandro Matri (Italian pronunciation: [alesˈsandro ˈmaːtri]; born 19 August 1984) is an Italian footballer who plays as a...
Maurizio Pollini(Italy, 1942-). A virtuoso of the highest order, Pollini plays with a shining, energetic, and perfect technique. His massive repertory covers several hundred years of piano music, right up to modern composers. My Favorite Famous Piano Players ...
With its strong connection to Gospel, Soul and R&B music, the Hammond Organ rose to popularity in jazz inthe Hard Bop eraof the 1950s and 1960s with its highly distinctive sound gracing many classic albums. In this guide we’ve rounded up a key selection of jazz organ players responsible...
Austrian-born designer and art director Stefan Sagmeister co-founded the design firm Sagmeister & Walsh, whose clients have included the Museum of Modern Art, BMW, Barneys New York and Levi's. He is known for his album covers for The Rolling Stones, Jay-Z, Lou Reed, Talking Heads, David...
Colombia and a degree in piano performance from theManhattan School of Musicin New York. As a 1988 Fulbright Foreign Student, she pursued a master’s degree in communication and media studies at theUniversity of Southern California. Cobo has worked with numerous award-winning artists, including S...
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In the modern day, this piece is frequently recorded and is a favorite of the concert-goers. It is considered by many critics and listeners alike to be one of the pinnacles of the piano concerto repertoire, which is not surprising considering the emotional weight and complexity of the work....
Studying in his early days with James P Johnson, Waller was widely regarded for his technique, he is credited for creating and developing a style of Harlemstride piano playingthat would form the basis for modern jazz piano. In addition, Waller was a composer of significance, writing more than...
This is one of the most famous piano pieces, ever. It’s considered a rite of passage for all piano players, it’s beautiful, and it’s honestly not too difficult. While the story behind the piece is unclear, it may have been composed for an unrequited love or as a favor to a frie...