Alan Yu

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[Alan Yu @alanayu]

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Remembering Sviatoslav Richter on the anniversary of his passing. From Bach to Bartók, his mastery knew no bounds. Explore the fascinating life of this self-taught virtuoso in our article. 🎵📚

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[Petronel Malan @PianistTweet]

I visited Longvue house and gardens in #neworleans today and there, in an obscure corner in a dark hallway, is a signed photo of #cellist Pablo Casals. 🎻🤎

[Alan Yu @alanayu]

One of the best…

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🎉 Happy Birthday, Carlos Kleiber! 🎉

Did you know Carlos Kleiber was largely self-taught? Discover the unconventional path that led him to conducting greatness.

✨ Learn more about his unique journey and remarkable career.

https://t.co/m6KPL7X2JG

[Petronel Malan @PianistTweet]

His signature is in my collection on my wall. My first teacher in South Africa studied with a student of his. Leschetizky was a unique character, wonderful pedagogue. He taught almost all the greats of the 20th century.

[Alan Yu @alanayu]

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[Barbara Hannigan @HanniganBarbara]

It is with heavy heart that the music world has received the news of soprano Jodie Devos' death to cancer, at the age of 35. She was a beautiful artist, vibrant and radiant of sound and presence, & I send my deepest condolences to her colleagues, her friends and to her family.

[Petronel Malan @PianistTweet]

Stunning #pianist! More people should know Roberto Szidon. #piano

[Alan Yu @alanayu]

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This will forever be one of my favorite cartoons. #piano #Liszt #pianist

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"Spanish pianist Alica de Larrocha was a favorite artist at our home when I was growing up..." Find out why:

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Gustav Mahler died around 11 pm on 18 May 1911, but his last concert appearance was in New York on 21 February. How then did Mahler end up in Grinzing? Look at his final journey:

https://t.co/djtCYCLsW2

[Petronel Malan @PianistTweet]

Spent the morning on this brand new Fazioli #piano. Excellent regulation... but I will die on this hill: these pianos are overrated. I prefer Blüthner, Imperial, Hamburg, or even a NY (serial numbers 616xxx and above only).

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Brahms was born #otd May 7, 1833, take a look at the famous story between Brahms and the Schumanns:

https://t.co/GOCi2FXDo1

[Alan Yu @alanayu]

Brilliant! Congratulations!

[Bachtrack @bachtrack]

Elim Chan dances her way through @chicagosymphony debut
✍️ Graham Meyer
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Happy birthday to pianist Artur Schnabel, who was born #otd, 17 April 1882. He was the first pianist to record all of the Beethoven piano sonatas. Find out why he had such a connection to Beethoven's music:

https://t.co/H3EHiGqjBk

[Alan Yu @alanayu]

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[Tom Godell @Tom_Godell]

The older I get, the more I find myself listening to the oldest recordings of classical music. These artists knew things today's musicians can only guess at.

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[Petronel Malan @PianistTweet]

Sending this out to Florence Price on her birthday today. 🎉🙏👑 #botd #piano #Price This is from her work titled "Clouds."

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Brahms died around 8:30am on 3 April 1897, find out what happened at his funeral and procession: 😢

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Johannes Brahms died on this day in 1897. What are your favourite Brahms works? Enjoy one of our most popular top ten playlists: https://t.co/VSvAN9He1s

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The premiere performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 took place on 2 April 1800 in a public concert:

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“I play the notes as they are written, but it is God who makes the music.” Johann Sebastian Bach was born on this day in 1685. Which are your favourite Bach works? Here are our editor's top ten:
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