Ranked #1
6. Playing for No One | Bach, the pandemic, and three centuries of private musical craftsmanship
6. Playing for No One | Bach, the pandemic, and three centuries of private musical craftsmanship
As a culture, we celebrate music made for public consumption, but rarely do we acknowledge music that is not only made, ... Read more
26 Apr 2022
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28mins
Ranked #2
5. The "Sole" of the Piano | The Story of Pedaling, from the Industrial Revolution to the Digital Age
5. The "Sole" of the Piano | The Story of Pedaling, from the Industrial Revolution to the Digital Age
Pianists spend a lot of time thinking about their feet. In this episode, we will too. Join us as we explore the history ... Read more
27 Jan 2022
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31mins
Ranked #3
4. The Odd Couple | Debussy and Ravel on the Threshold of the 20th Century
4. The Odd Couple | Debussy and Ravel on the Threshold of the 20th Century
Debussy and Ravel are often conjoined in the minds of piano students as the two French "impressionist" composers. But mu... Read more
1 Nov 2021
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45mins
Ranked #4
3. Stealing Time | The Meanings of Rubato in Piano Playing
3. Stealing Time | The Meanings of Rubato in Piano Playing
Tempo Rubato, Italian for “stolen time,” is an expressive device in every pianist’s toolkit. Yet how and when to use it ... Read more
15 Sep 2021
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37mins
Ranked #5
2. A Lifelong Companion | Leon Fleisher and Brahms's First Concerto
2. A Lifelong Companion | Leon Fleisher and Brahms's First Concerto
What does it mean to live a life with a piece of music? Leon Fleisher made his Carnegie Hall debut performing the Brahms... Read more
15 Aug 2021
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31mins
Ranked #6
1. Beginnings | Chopin's First Ballade
1. Beginnings | Chopin's First Ballade
Frédéric Chopin's Ballade No. 1 in G Minor was revolutionary for its time, and remains a jewel of the piano repertoire t... Read more
17 Jul 2021
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30mins
Ranked #7
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14 Jul 2021
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1min