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Beginner pianist searching for advice

When trying to learn a new song of YouTube , how should my fingers be positioned? I try to avoid using a finger at a time and want to learn with my all fingers on a note but it always seems like I’m moving like a spider and instead of having one finger on one note next to each other I tend to… read more

Film #138 The Pianist (2002)

Epic Historical Drama The only mainstream film that could rival Schindler's list in every aspect. No well-known actors (except Brody) and yet such a piercing screenplay and direction My Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐✨

Hello! First time posting here I'm Hani, a classical pianist. Looking forward to meeting all classical music enthusiasts out here 🤍

All that jazz

A nice way to relax. Listening to Diana Krall jazz pianist

Magic of music

Music heals. During my gigs night out- some songs made me dancing from my soul; some songs coz the singer’s extra kindness for me, touched my heart, and Mede me tearful. On the way back, a talented pianist, randomly playing excellent and beautiful piece, without caring other’s opinion that really… read more

Brad Mehldau

On this day of 1970, jazz pianist Brad Mehldau was born in Jacksonville, Florida. Now Spinning his album 'Seymour Reads the Constitution!' released in 2018 by Nonesuch Records.

Frédéric Chopin

On this day of 1810, Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin was born in Żelazowa Wola. Here is a rare recording: his Études Op.10 and Op.25 recorded by Maurizio Pollini in 1960, famously withdrawn by the pianist and remained unreleased until 2011.

Pianist frog

My new friend Ferdinand here. He’s a really good pianist and a really nice frog 🐸

Ludwig van Beethoven

On this day of 1827, Ludwig van Beethoven died in Vienna, aged 56. Instead of any of his symphonies, Now Spinning on my CD player his complete music for piano and violoncello with Hungarian pianist András Schiff and Hungarian cellist Miklós Perényi.

Jazz Performance

I am a jazz pianist and composer

Radu Lupu

On this day of 2022, Romanian pianist Radu Lupu died in Lausanne. Now Spinning his 1996 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without orchestra). A record with Schubert Piano Sonatas in A, D664, and in Bb D960.

Sviatoslav Richter

On this day of 1915, Soviet and Russian pianist virtuoso Sviatoslav Teofilovich Richter was born. Now Spinning Liszt's piano concertos 1 and 2, with the LSO conducted by Kirill Kondrashin.

Khatia Buniatishvili

On this day of 1987, pianist Khatia Buniatishvili was born in Batumi, Georgia. Now Spinning Rachmaninoff's piano concertos no.2 and no.3. Paavo Järvi conducts the Czach PO.

Aftermath outline 1/12

Aftermath: passage 1 "I still remember the day we met. it was a summer just like this one" a boy spoke to himself. "You were so energetic back then, so easy and fun to pick on as well. You never told me your actual name though, I guess you never will now. you are gone. left on a journey I don't… read more

Mstislav Rostropovich

On this day of 1927, Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich was born in Baku. Now Spinning Johannes Brahms cello sonatas with pianist Rudolf Serkin, who coincidentally was born 28.Mar.1903 !

From touring with, to attending as a fan!

I got to work with Stefani personally as a back up pianist. One of the greatest and hunble highlights of my life! Being invited to attend to multiple Myahem Balls was very exciting! My personal tour this year is proof you can make your dreams a reality!

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

On this day 1788, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, 5th child and 2nd surviving son of JS Bach and Maria Barbara, died in Hamburg. Jazz and classical pianist Keith Jarrett has recorded his Württemberg Sonatas sonatas which CPE published with dedication to Charles Eugene, Duke of Württemberg in 1744. Find… (edited) read more

My best jazz albums of 2025

Now Spinning 'Ride into the Sun' by pianist, composer, and arranger Brad Mehldau.

Cécile Chaminade

On this day of 1944, Cécile Chaminade, French pianist and 1st female composer awarded with Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (in 1913), dies at 86. Now Spinning a collection of her songs with Swedish mezzo-soprano Anna Sofie von Otter.

One Table Apart

I was in Bombay for a design workshop, two free days to myself. I walked to the Gateway of India the way you walk toward an old photograph, curious what time has done to it. The Taj had always been a postcard for other people. This time, adulthood and a slightly braver wallet, brought me inside, to… read more

Vince Guaraldi

On this day of 1928, American jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi was born in San Francisco. Now Spinning the album 'Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus' which includes the 1963 Grammy Award for Best Original Jazz Composition 'Cast your Fate to the Wind'.

The Symphonic Orchestra

I've tasted the academic music in my early 20s. Singer, pianist, some harp, guitar, violin. And it was like a fish swimming in the ocean. Today, it's the past. Life has it's own plans sometimes. What happens when you never connect with this divine music? You lose soul vitamins... if you only… read more

Aftermath outline 2/12

Aftermath: passage 2 “You’ve been lingering for so long. Why don’t you sit down and relax? Take a seat and forget about life for a while.” the Pianist said before playing that melody again. “Sometimes the best thing to do is just stop thinking, get lost in the world around you. Why spend every… read more

The Rhythm of Harmony 🤍🖤

The dance between light and dark. The perfect harmony, a rhythmic dance. The feminine and masculine entwined in a symphonic sound. As a piano breeds the sound of harmony. The pianist plays his ivory and ebony keys birthing the harmonic blend. Her beauty as the moon shines, his fierce strength as… read more

The 27 movies that won the Oscar for Best Picture without winning Best Director

Wings by William Wellman (1927/1928): Wellman wasn't nominated for Best Director. The winners that year were Lewis Milestone for 2 Arabian Knights and Frank Borzage for 7th Heaven The Broadway Melody by Harry Beamount (1928/1929): Beaumont was nominated for Best Director but lost to Frank Lloyd… read more

Pianist

Piano is my favorite instrument

Eliane Elias

On this day 1960, Brazilian jazz pianist, singer, composer and arranger Eliane Elias was born in São Paulo. Now Spinning her 2021 record with piano duos featuring Chick Corea and Chucho Valdés.

Claude Debussy

On this day of 1918, Claude Debussy died of colon cancer at his home in Paris, aged 55. Now Spinning in my CD player his piano works with American pianist Noël Lee.

Is your favourite movie/s mentioned here ?(edit- if not, then u can mention in comments.)

Before Trilogy In to the Wild Her Wild Boyhood Brookback mountain Persuit of Happiness Shawshank Redemption Amelie The Hunt Big Fish Forest Gump One flew over cooku's nest Stand by me It's wonderful Life Hobbit LOTR Ferris Buller's day off Breakfast club It's kind of a funny story Me & Earl & the… (edited) read more

Maybe It Does Matter

Probably not though. Apologies for the poor quality audio, video, and pianist.