Unraveling the Mozart-Salieri Enigma: Exploring Their Complex Bond Through the Cinematic Lens of ‘Amadeus’ (1984)
Mozart and Salieri—rivals or BFFs? Stefano Bianchetti/Corbis Does the name Antonio Salieri ring a bell? If you watched the 1984 Best Picture winner Amadeus, it probably conjures up images of Mozart’s tortured,…
Enchanting J.S. Bach’s Double Concerto Performance by the Couple of Violinist Kerson Leong and Oboist Ryan Roberts
An excerpt from the finale of Bach’s Concerto for violin and oboe with Kerson Leong, the New York Philharmonic oboist Ryan Roberts and an amazing group of musicians at Rockport Music back…
The Tale of a Little Girl’s Melody and the Unforgettable Gift from a Street Musician
The little girl wasn’t “surprised”, she was part of the act. But what a way to bring in such a wonderful rendition of “Ode to Joy”. It truly is one…
A Starkly Beautiful Film About Bach, Illuminated by the Pages of His Wife’s Diary
Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet’s The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach, entirely played by professional musicians, is a peculiar and striking film. A scene from Jean-Marie Straub & Danièle Huillet’s Chronicle of Anna…
How did Clara and Robert Schumann inspire Brahms?
Robert Schumann, Clara and Johannes Brahms are surely the most famous love triangle in the history of Western music. Details of the courtship, ensuing legal troubles and the eventual marriage…
Exploring the Musical Legacy of Gabriel Fauré, Renowned French Composer and Keyboard Virtuoso
Gabriel Fauré was a music teacher, pianist, organist, and composer from Pamiers in Southern France. A composer known for a melodically and harmonically complex style, he was regarded as one…
What Made ‘The Piano Man’ Break Down As He Played The Piano in Poole?
AN ANGRY row that broke out between a busker and a market manager in a high street has been viewed more than 500,000 times online. The busker says he “crumbled” in…
Jazz Resilience: 94-Year-Old Legend Bounces Back from Stroke, Strikes Piano Keys Once More After 4-Year Hiatus
94-year-old musician and stroke survivor Julian Lee was recently captured playing jazz piano for the first time in years. Some say that music is the key to your soul. A…
What Keeps Franz Liszt Relevant Today?
This week sees the 200th anniversary of the birth of Franz Liszt. Leon Botstein, President of Bard College and music director and principal conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra, explores…
REVISITING HISTORY: Delving into the Mysterious Story of Anna Magdalena Bach
In this issue of Piano Performer Magazine, we are inviting you to revisit history and look at Anna Magdalena Bach (OBM), the second wife of the Grand Maestro, from a…