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News and reflections on classical piano - competitions, composers and concerts
piano competition Dmitry Yudin Wins the 18th Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition The 21-year-old Moscow-born pianist Dmitry Yudin has taken the gold medal at the 2026 Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition, closing one of the season's most closely watched contests with a Bartok concerto finale in Tel Aviv. 14 Sep 2026  ·  Read more Peter Donohoe Journey's End: Peter Donohoe Completes His Grieg Lyric Pieces Cycle on Chandos British pianist Peter Donohoe rounds off his complete Grieg Lyric Pieces for Chandos with a second volume gathering the remaining 39 miniatures and the great Ballade, Op. 24. 10 Sep 2026  ·  Read more piano recording One Hand, Three Composers: Illia Ovcharenko's 'Manu Sinistra' Wins Over the Critics Illia Ovcharenko's debut Pentatone album of left-hand concertos by Bortkiewicz, Ravel and Prokofiev has drawn a wave of glowing reviews. A pianist's take on why this repertoire matters. 7 Sep 2026  ·  Read more Isata Kanneh-Mason Isata Kanneh-Mason's Melbourne Debut: A British Pianist Brings Her Expressive Depth to the Recital Centre British pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason makes her long-awaited Melbourne Recital Centre debut in October 2026, part of the venue's bold new 'Heritage to Horizon' season. A note on why this recital matters. 3 Sep 2026  ·  Read more Thomas Kelly Ad Nos: Thomas Kelly's Daring Debut Album Earns a Gramophone Spotlight British pianist Thomas Kelly turns organ masterpieces into keyboard fireworks on his debut album Ad Nos, now named among Gramophone's best classical albums of 2026. 31 Aug 2026  ·  Read more piano competition Germany's Ettlingen Piano Competition Marks Its 20th Edition: A Nursery for Young Keyboard Talent The Ettlingen International Piano Competition wrapped up its milestone 20th edition in August 2026, spotlighting the rising generation of young pianists in one of Europe's most respected youth contests. 27 Aug 2026  ·  Read more
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