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Composed as Napoleon’s cannons battered Vienna, Beethoven’s Fifth Concerto abandons classical restraint, launching the soloist immediately into an epic, defiant struggle. Don’t miss the chance to hear Víkingur Ólafsson tackle this convention-shattering masterpiece live from Berlin. Piano Street’s members are invited to watch the livestream. Read more
Alexander Scriabin died in April 1915, at forty-three, of a fever that took him within a week — leaving his great mystical project unfinished. He left behind a piano language no one had spoken before, one that a century later still questions every interpreter who approaches it. Boris Petrushansky has spent a lifetime preparing his answer. In a new album and an extended conversation with Piano Street, he traces Scriabin’s path from the early Preludes to the final, shattering Op. 74. Read more
Why tone matters more than speed, why reading Goethe matters as much as practising octaves, and how a single insight can transform a performance. Italian pianist and scholar Andrea Bonatta has spent decades exploring the contradictions of Franz Liszt, from performer to man of faith, virtuoso to poet. Here, in conversation with Piano Street at Liszt Utrecht 2026, he shares his vision. Read more
This upcoming summer marks the highly anticipated 10th edition of the Classiche Forme chamber music festival, run by acclaimed pianist Beatrice Rana. As preparations for the milestone anniversary get underway, we now get a fascinating look back at the last edition by guest writer Laurence Vittes from Bachtrack. Read more
Piano Day is an annual worldwide event that takes place on the 88th day of the year, which in 2026 is March 29. Every year, it provokes special concerts, onstage and online, as well as radio shows, podcasts, and playlists. Established in 2015, it is now well known across the globe. Read more
Piano News Flash
2026-06-05
On her China tour, Yuja Wang captivated audiences in Beijing with a recital that ended in extraordinary fashion. Met by sustained applause, she returned for 13 encores, creating an unforgettable celebration of musical brilliance and audience devotion, according to reports.
Read at chinadaily.com.cn
Thirteen Encores for Yuja
On her China tour, Yuja Wang captivated audiences in Beijing with a recital that ended in extraordinary fashion. Met by sustained applause, she returned for 13 encores, creating an unforgettable celebration of musical brilliance and audience devotion, according to reports.
Read at chinadaily.com.cn
2026-06-04
Beginning piano at six, Hiromi was inspired by her teacher’s colour-based approach to musical expression. Colour remains central to her artistry, shaping performances, recordings and visual concepts, including the light blue and yellow palette she imagined for Spectrum.
Read at anothermag.com
Hiromi's Colour Vision
Beginning piano at six, Hiromi was inspired by her teacher’s colour-based approach to musical expression. Colour remains central to her artistry, shaping performances, recordings and visual concepts, including the light blue and yellow palette she imagined for Spectrum.
Read at anothermag.com
2026-06-03
Wigmore Hall Live’s new artist-first model covers all production costs and passes 100% of recording royalties to performers. Releasing four digital recordings annually from live concerts, each title will debut exclusively on Apple Music Classical for three months before wider availability.
Read at gramophone.co.uk
Wigmore and Apple New Partners
Wigmore Hall Live’s new artist-first model covers all production costs and passes 100% of recording royalties to performers. Releasing four digital recordings annually from live concerts, each title will debut exclusively on Apple Music Classical for three months before wider availability.
Read at gramophone.co.uk
2026-06-02
The relationship between Franz Liszt and Frédéric Chopin was marked by both friendship and rivalry. Though vastly different in temperament, the two piano giants profoundly influenced one another, helping to shape the artistic landscape of nineteenth-century European music.
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Friends and Rivals
The relationship between Franz Liszt and Frédéric Chopin was marked by both friendship and rivalry. Though vastly different in temperament, the two piano giants profoundly influenced one another, helping to shape the artistic landscape of nineteenth-century European music.
Read at interlude.hk
2026-06-01
Seven-year-old pianist Olivia Li has been accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music for the 2026/27 academic year and offered a place at Juilliard Pre-College. The New York native studies with Qi Zhang and has already earned recognition in numerous competitions.
Read at theviolinchannel.com
Very Young Talent
Seven-year-old pianist Olivia Li has been accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music for the 2026/27 academic year and offered a place at Juilliard Pre-College. The New York native studies with Qi Zhang and has already earned recognition in numerous competitions.
Read at theviolinchannel.com
2026-05-31
For over 100 years, experts have debated whether pianists can alter tone colour through touch alone. Using the HackKey sensing system, researchers tracked all 88 keys with microscopic accuracy, uncovering subtle motion differences that may directly influence timbre.
Read at sciencedaily.com
To Master Piano Sound
For over 100 years, experts have debated whether pianists can alter tone colour through touch alone. Using the HackKey sensing system, researchers tracked all 88 keys with microscopic accuracy, uncovering subtle motion differences that may directly influence timbre.
Read at sciencedaily.com
2026-05-30
Classical Music Happy Hour, the new podcast hosted by seven-time Grammy-winning pianist Emanuel Ax, features pianist Yefim Bronfman in episode 11. Their conversation explores Bronfman’s life and career, alongside favourite recordings, musical games and listener questions.
Read at theviolinchannel.com
Bronfman's Happy Hour
Classical Music Happy Hour, the new podcast hosted by seven-time Grammy-winning pianist Emanuel Ax, features pianist Yefim Bronfman in episode 11. Their conversation explores Bronfman’s life and career, alongside favourite recordings, musical games and listener questions.
Read at theviolinchannel.com
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2026-06-05
Filippo Gorini:
Filippo Gorini's project Sonata for 7 Cities started in Vienna and traversed all other continents to end in his hometown Milan. Staying for an entire month in each city, he played recitals and interacted with local people, bringing free concerts to schools, universities, hospitals, retirement homes, prisons, homeless shelters, and disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
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Filippo Gorini:
Sonata for 7 Cities – Live in Cape Town
Filippo Gorini's project Sonata for 7 Cities started in Vienna and traversed all other continents to end in his hometown Milan. Staying for an entire month in each city, he played recitals and interacted with local people, bringing free concerts to schools, universities, hospitals, retirement homes, prisons, homeless shelters, and disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
Listen on NML >
2026-06-02
Tyler Hay:
Field’s 4 Piano Sonatas offer a fascinating glimpse into the early 19th-century transition from Classical to Romantic keyboard writing. Composed while Field was a pupil of Muzio Clementi in London, the first three sonatas reflect Clementi’s influence, while the later B major sonata displays greater maturity and subtlety.
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Tyler Hay:
Field – Piano Sonatas
Field’s 4 Piano Sonatas offer a fascinating glimpse into the early 19th-century transition from Classical to Romantic keyboard writing. Composed while Field was a pupil of Muzio Clementi in London, the first three sonatas reflect Clementi’s influence, while the later B major sonata displays greater maturity and subtlety.
Listen on NML >
2026-05-30
Behzod Abduraimov:
The title of Behzod Abduraimov's new album may appear slightly misleading – the only item here that gives a taste of hell is Liszt's Dante Sonata. The rest is a well-balanced and interesting programme, showcasing the pianist's transcending range of colour and phenomenal dexterity.
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Behzod Abduraimov:
Inferno
The title of Behzod Abduraimov's new album may appear slightly misleading – the only item here that gives a taste of hell is Liszt's Dante Sonata. The rest is a well-balanced and interesting programme, showcasing the pianist's transcending range of colour and phenomenal dexterity.
Listen on NML >
2026-05-26
Jan Lisiecki:
In 2012, Jan Lisiecki recorded Mozart's Piano Concertos 20 and 21 for his debut album with Deutsche Grammophon. Fourteen years and ten recordings later, he returns to Mozart and two other concertos, both in E-flat major. His most recent orchestral recording was without a conductor, but this time he has Maestro Manfred Honeck at his side, leading the Bamberger Symphoniker.
Listen on NML >
Jan Lisiecki:
Mozart – Piano Concertos 9 & 22
In 2012, Jan Lisiecki recorded Mozart's Piano Concertos 20 and 21 for his debut album with Deutsche Grammophon. Fourteen years and ten recordings later, he returns to Mozart and two other concertos, both in E-flat major. His most recent orchestral recording was without a conductor, but this time he has Maestro Manfred Honeck at his side, leading the Bamberger Symphoniker.
Listen on NML >
Piano Street Site Updates
18 November 2025:
Piano Street's Audivisual Study Tool has been updated.
21 October 2025:
The Chopin Competition 2025 Tool now includes all of the performances of the 2025 competition.
29 March 2025:
Piano Street celebrate the 10th anniversary of World Piano Day.
17 November 2023:
The sheet music library now contains the complete solo keyboard pieces by J. S. Bach.
12 September 2023:
Rachmaninoff's complete piano works are now available in our sheet music library.
26 January 2023:
The complete piano works of 12 composers are now available in our sheet music library.
1 February 2022:
We celebrate 20 years online with an updated webdesign of pianostreet.com and a special bonus package for all our memebers!
10 January 2022:
Pages about composer have a new design with additional content and the best solo piano pieces listed separately for composers such as Beethoven and Chopin.
26 November 2021:
A new issue of the magazine about the world of piano competitions is available for free download at Piano Street.
8 October 2021:
Piano Street's multimedia tool for watching the Chopin Competition has been updated.
24 September 2021:
Piano Street participated in the annual Media Lounge of Cremona Musica.
15 January 2021:
Urtext editions of Debussy Clair de lune, Chopin Prelude in E minor and Major Piano Scales are now available to download for free at Piano Street.
24 October 2020:
New pieces by Bach and Mozart with piano practice tips have been added to the line of Instructive Editions.
10 April 2018:
Visit Piano Street at the Frankfurt Music Expo.
Piano Street's Audivisual Study Tool has been updated.
21 October 2025:
The Chopin Competition 2025 Tool now includes all of the performances of the 2025 competition.
29 March 2025:
Piano Street celebrate the 10th anniversary of World Piano Day.
17 November 2023:
The sheet music library now contains the complete solo keyboard pieces by J. S. Bach.
12 September 2023:
Rachmaninoff's complete piano works are now available in our sheet music library.
26 January 2023:
The complete piano works of 12 composers are now available in our sheet music library.
1 February 2022:
We celebrate 20 years online with an updated webdesign of pianostreet.com and a special bonus package for all our memebers!
10 January 2022:
Pages about composer have a new design with additional content and the best solo piano pieces listed separately for composers such as Beethoven and Chopin.
26 November 2021:
A new issue of the magazine about the world of piano competitions is available for free download at Piano Street.
8 October 2021:
Piano Street's multimedia tool for watching the Chopin Competition has been updated.
24 September 2021:
Piano Street participated in the annual Media Lounge of Cremona Musica.
15 January 2021:
Urtext editions of Debussy Clair de lune, Chopin Prelude in E minor and Major Piano Scales are now available to download for free at Piano Street.
24 October 2020:
New pieces by Bach and Mozart with piano practice tips have been added to the line of Instructive Editions.
10 April 2018:
Visit Piano Street at the Frankfurt Music Expo.