SCRUTINY | Dmitry Masleev: How A Piano Recital Ought To Be
By Michael Vincent on March 23, 2017
Part curiosity, part affirmation, what does the decidedly best pianist in the world sound like? In a word: brilliant.
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By Michael Vincent on March 23, 2017
Part curiosity, part affirmation, what does the decidedly best pianist in the world sound like? In a word: brilliant.
(Continue reading)By Jennifer Liu on February 4, 2017
A commemoration of classical music in Canada with contributions by pianist Jamie Parker, Tony Yike Yang and Darren Creech.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on February 2, 2017
Canada's flagship Honens Piano Competition have opened the application process for the 2018 competition.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on January 21, 2017
Heavy Metal band Metallica has released a viral video featuring superstar pianist Lang Lang performing with the band in Beijing.
(Continue reading)By Robin Roger on January 4, 2017
Above Parr: Memoir of a Child Prodigy, Toronto pianist Patricia Parr struggles to convey her emotionally deprived but materially privileged upbringing despite a certain vacancy of memory that is the legacy of her childhood.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on December 2, 2016
Pianist Stewart Goodyear chats about his upcoming concert on Sunday, Dec. 4 at Koerner Hall featuring the premiere of his new work, “Acabris! Acabras! Acabram!”.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on November 7, 2016
Patrons at Toronto's Fifth Pubhouse received a bit of a surprise on Friday night, as pop star Justin Bieber stopped by and played Beethoven's "Für Elise".
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on October 23, 2016
With this exciting performance, its well-judged transitions and resounding but perfectly-balanced climaxes, Richard-Hamelin confirms his growing reputation as a Chopin interpreter.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on August 29, 2016
Lisiecki is certainly a capable young pianist, but I can't help to wonder if all this hype is doing him no favours.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on May 2, 2016
★★★ 1/2 (out of four) At 25, Lukas Geniušas and Lucas Debargue traverse parallel career trajectories but are two very different pianists.
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