Piano

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Renowned pianist and writer Alfred Brendel dies aged 94

Over a six-decade career, Brendel became known for his interpretations of classical masters including Beethoven, Mozart and Schubert.

18 June 2025

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Singer Billy Joel cancels all concerts after brain illness diagnosis

Billy Joel has called off all his upcoming concerts after being diagnosed with a debilitating brain illness which affects his 'hearing, vision and balance.'

24 May 2025

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840 encores: How a one-page Erik Satie piece makes a 20hr performance

This Spring, Igor Levit will endure the insane task of performing Erik Satie's 'Vexations' in full.

29 January 2025

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Poland purchases a rare Chopin manuscript from private owners

Poland says it acquired a rare manuscript of a ballad by Frédéric Chopin from private owners after confidential and lengthy negotiations.

24 January 2025

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Apple Music Classical shares biggest albums of 2024

From the popularity of Chopin to the proliferation of piano music, how are people in 2024 listening to classical music?

7 December 2024

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A potential lost Chopin manuscript has been found in a NYC library

A previously unknown manuscript in Frederic Chopin’s handwriting, potentially his first "lost" work since 1930, has been discovered at New York's Morgan Library & Museum.

22 November 2024

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Jeff Goldblum performs a surprise piano performance in London station

To celebrate the upcoming release of 'Wicked' in cinemas, actor Jeff Goldblum surprised commuters in London with a Christmas piano performance. Stay tuned to Euronews Culture for our film review!

21 November 2024

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Celebrated pianist behind Oscar-winning movie 'The Pianist' dies at 72

The Polish musician and teacher was a titan in his field. In 2002, Olejniczak recorded the piano parts for Roman Polanski’s Oscar-winning film 'The Pianist'.

21 October 2024

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Rare and iconic instruments on sale at Sotheby’s pop culture auction

“The selection of significant and rare works will showcase the cultural and artistic reach of genres including Rock, Pop, Metal and Britpop," the auction house says.

29 August 2024

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Andrey Gugnin takes €150,000 First Prize at 2024 Classic Piano International Competition

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Marking the culmination of a journey that began way back in 2022, the 3rd Edition of the Classic Piano International Competition came to a close on Monday 26th February.

27 March 2024

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Classic Piano International competition: 70 virtuosos go head-to-head

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The Classic Piano International competition brings together the world's most promising and talented pianists, each vying for a share of the overall prize money, totalling €250,000. We find out who the winner of this two-year-long journey is, as the final plays out in Dubai.

7 March 2024

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Andrey Gugnin wins at Classic Piano International Competition

The prestigious competition featured 70 pianists from around the world, with finalists performing alongside the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra in Dubai.

27 February 2024

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Classical musicians compete in Dubai for prestigious pianist title

The next superstar pianist will be crowned this weekend as classical musicians take over Dubai with €250,000 cash prizes and a life-changing concert tour up for grabs.

24 February 2024

Lifestyle

5 things you need to know about Dubai’s Classic Piano competition

In partnership with Classic Piano International Competition

The third edition of Dubai’s Classic Piano competition takes place this February. The gruelling three-week competition will put vying pianists through their paces across a range of repertoire both classical and contemporary.

13 February 2024

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Here's where you can see the last-known piano of Frédéric Chopin

The newly designed exhibition features an impressive array of priceless artifacts, including Chopin's final piano, a 19th-century Pleyel dating back to 1848, and an extensive collection of authentic manuscripts.

28 April 2023

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World Piano Day: Celebrating the beauty of pianos through paintings

For World Piano Day, we've curated a stunning collection of some of the most iconic paintings featuring the beloved instrument.

29 March 2023