The Performer’s Craft

Beloved Nocturne

One of Chopin’s most beautiful and beloved pieces is his Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2. I performed

Parnassus was a tall mountain in ancient Greece, believed to be sacred to the gods and regarded as the abode

Piano fingering is in my opinion very personal. Pianists vary considerably in hand size, flexibility, and technical skills, and these

The violin was the first instrument I studied formally, and I took my first lessons around the time of my

If you are a serious pianist who practices regularly, then hours after your practice session has ended, it is likely

In a previous post to this blog, I discussed why attaining the highest levels of musical performance requires not just lots

“Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution.” — Aristotle