Schumann's Ghosts
Exactly 163 years ago, on the night of 17th February 1854, Robert Schumann wrote down a short, chorale-like melody for piano. Though this...
In Celebration of Dussek
Today we say happy birthday to Czech pianist and composer Jan Ladislav Dussek - born this day in 1760. For once I won't be complaining...
Playing It The Prudent Way
Today we say happy birthday to one Émile Prudent, born this day in 1817. I’m ashamed to say (yet again!) that until today I hadn’t even...
My Fumagalli Affair
Anyone who attends my piano recitals will know I love discovering music by forgotten, neglected or otherwise lesser-known composers....
Rethinking a Forgotten Maestro
He was considered the foremost pianist of his day, but you've probably never heard of him. He was one of the leading piano teachers in...
