An extremely rare interview with the grande dame of British pianism, heroine of the Blitz.
She also talks of making false crescendos to mask the noise of flying bombs. ‘When the bomb went away, I made a decrescendo.’
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Keri-Lynn Wilson, who conducts the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra on Arte tonight, talks to Backstage Classical about her mission: ‘We are fighting for Ukraine on the cultural front. I consider my baton my weapon, and that […]
Samling Artist Programme masterclass at Marchmont House in 2024 On Saturday 2 August 2025, Samling Institute for Young Artists will be introducing eight new Samling Artists who have been taking part in a masterclass with French […]
This is said to be the most viewed classical music video in Bulgaria for several years. It features Victor Vichev playing Chopin. Your thoughts? The post Chopin goes viral in Bulgaria appeared first on Slippedisc.
