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Science & Tech 5 years ago

Bionic gloves help keep the music playing for Brazilian pianist

Brazilian pianist João Carlos Martins had not played with 10 fingers since he lost the use of his right hand in 1995. But today he has returned to play his favorite Bach sonatas thanks to "bionic gloves" invented by industrial designer Ubiratan Bizarro.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

Meet the six-year-old pianist who plays Rachmaninoff

When Guillaume Benoliel sits at the piano stool rehearsing Rachmaninoff's Italian Polka for a forthcoming concert, his feet dangle in the air.

Entertainment 5 years ago

Chinese pianist Lang Lang says Bach the remedy for troubled times

In times of crisis star Chinese pianist Lang Lang believes music is the best medicine, especially Bach, who he says penned the perfect soundtrack for these pandemic-troubled times more than 250 years ago.

Entertainment 6 years ago

Revered jazz pianist McCoy Tyner dead at 81

The influential jazz pianist McCoy Tyner, known for his work with the John Coltrane quartet, has died, his family announced Friday. He was 81 years old.

Entertainment 6 years ago

UK pianist Alexis Ffrench bids to change image of classical music

British composer and pianist Alexis Ffrench, a rising black star in the overwhelmingly white world of classical music, is on a mission "to change the narrative" that the genre is stuffy and outdated.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

Young Indonesian pianist Kasyfi Kalyasyena performs in front of Melania Trump

Kasyfi Kalyasyena was one of five winners of the 2019 VSA International Young Soloist Competition.

People 6 years ago

Indonesian pianist among winners at Kennedy Center young soloists competition

Kasyfi Kalyasyena from Indonesia, who has impaired vision, won over the judges with his piano performance during the competition.

Entertainment 7 years ago

Joey Alexander performs on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk concert

The 25-minute video, which published on Nov. 30, shows Joey Alexander playing a baby grand piano accompanied by Reuben Rogers on bass and Kendrick Scott on drums.

Entertainment 7 years ago

Pianist Bob James to perform at UGM Jazz 2018

American pianist Bob James will perform at UGM Jazz 2018 in Yogyakarta on Nov. 3, in a trio performance with drummer Ron Otis and bassist Michael Palazzolo.