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News and reflections on classical piano - competitions, composers and concerts
Susan Tomes Susan Tomes Brings Forgotten Women Composers to the Studio: Her Hyperion Solo Debut Pianist and author Susan Tomes releases a first taster from her Hyperion solo debut, Women and the Piano, a 250-year journey through neglected women composers. 20 Aug 2026  ·  Read more Olli Mustonen Heavenly Lights: Olli Mustonen the Composer-Pianist Anchors Lockenhaus's Latest Alpha Classics Release A new Alpha Classics album from the Lockenhaus Festival pairs Olli Mustonen at the piano with cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and tenor Ian Bostridge, in music by Mustonen and Kodaly. 17 Aug 2026  ·  Read more piano competition Tomorrow's Pianists Today: Cleveland's Young Artists Competition Names Its 2026 Finalists Piano Cleveland has named the finalists of its 2026 International Piano Competition for Young Artists, with a masterclass from Jean-Yves Thibaudet awaiting them. 13 Aug 2026  ·  Read more piano competition Evgeny Konnov Wins the New Orleans International Piano Competition at Its 30th Edition Uzbekistan-born pianist Evgeny Konnov takes first prize at the 30th New Orleans International Piano Competition, winning a Steinway recording and orchestral debuts across Louisiana. 10 Aug 2026  ·  Read more Sydney International Piano Competition Countdown to a Golden Jubilee: The Sydney International Piano Competition Turns 50 in 2027 Planning has begun in earnest for the 50th anniversary Sydney International Piano Competition in July 2027, with 32 young pianists set to gather in Sydney. 6 Aug 2026  ·  Read more Peter Donohoe Peter Donohoe's 'The Chopin I Love': A Master's Personal Portrait of the Preludes Peter Donohoe returns to Chopin with a deeply personal new SOMM album built around the complete Preludes, the Barcarolle and the Polonaise-fantaisie. A pianist's reflection. 27 Jul 2026  ·  Read more
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