An utter marvel from the man who put the viola back on the map, plus the best of September’s classical concerts
Fairy-Tale Dances, Southbank ★★★★★ Classical concerts are usually sober, sit-up-straight ...
Community piano vandalized in Redwood City, just 2 weeks after unveiling
Vandals struck in downtown Redwood City, damaging a community piano that had been unveiled just two weeks ago.
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Classical CDs: Trills, gavottes and barking dogs
That phenomenal technique in trills, runs and top notes remained, but it’s surprising how soon the more heroic tone to the middle range emerged – in Weber’s “Ocean! Thou mighty monster” from Oberon, ...
Antonio Pappano and Yuja Wang make Chopin shine, plus the best of September’s classical concerts
LSO/Antonio Pappano, Barbican  ★★★★☆ Known for her knuckle-busting repertoire, as today’s ...
Duolingo Made a Piano for Music Lessons
Duolingo is best known for helping you learn another language for free, whether you want to pick up a few keywords before a holiday or you're aiming a little higher. Now, the company has announced the ...
Jack DeJohnette, One of Jazz’s Great Drummers, Has a Surprise
At 82, the musician known for his work with Miles Davis and Keith Jarrett will perform a rare solo concert on his first ...
Duolingo’s Physical Keyboard Will Now Annoy You to Practice Your Scales as Much as Your French
The language learning app worked with Loog to create a simple, 37-key digital piano that pairs with Duolingo Music.
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‘The Piano Lesson’ Enters Best Picture Race, As Danielle Deadwyler and Ray Fisher Deliver Standout Performances
“The Piano Lesson” seems to be hitting all the right Oscar notes. With Black excellence, impeccable filmmaking, and towering performances, Netflix’s “The Piano Lesson” hit the awards ...
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‘The Piano Lesson’ Review: A Promising Debut for Malcolm Washington Leans on the Acting Prowess of Its Star-Studded Cast
“The Piano Lesson” opens in 1911 Mississippi, as Fourth of July fireworks bathe a wordless heist in red and blue flashes. A group of unnamed Black men break into an empty house to steal a pian ...