Arguably the greatest pianist of his time, the legacy of Ferruccio Busoni (1866–1924) is perpetuated through his popular piano transcriptions and futuristic musical thinking. Commemorating the ...

There was no Australian music on the program, or any music by a living German composer. Anti-“Hun” sentiment had knocked out any Germans among the 173 applicants for the internationally ­advertised ...

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Nature and mysticism... What was the inspiration for the Busoni Piano Concerto? In a letter to his wife sent in 1902, Busoni includes a sketch to illustrate the Piano Concerto pictorially. It features ...

Alfred Brendel, the internationally renowned pianist whose name is associated with profound interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Schubert and other classical masters, died in London on June 17 ...

The event will take place from June 22 to July 5, involving both international musicians and performers from the area. A spokesperson for Carlisle Cathedral said: "Music is an integral part of ...

LONDON — Alfred Brendel, a pianist and poet renowned for his refined playing of Beethoven over a six-decade career, died Tuesday at his home in London. He was 94. Brendel’s death was announced by the ...

Alfred Brendel, a Czech-born, Austrian-raised pianist celebrated around the world for the gravity and thoughtfulness he brought to his performances, died June 17 at his home in London. He was 94. His ...

The pianist Alfred Brendel, one of the most respected artists of the last century, has died at the age of 94. Born in Czechia on 5 January 1931, Brendel was a celebrated interpreter of Beethoven’s ...

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Thirteen opera titles, four ballets, eighteen concerts, four piano festival recitals, and eleven chamber music events for a total of 120 curtain rises: the 2025-2026 Season of the Teatro di San Carlo ...