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Wonderful Performance on Giant Floor Piano
The Grande Piano at the Mirabilia Festival in Italy, 2017. The piece is “Comptine d’un autre été” by Yann Tiersen from the “Le fabuleux destin d’Amélie Poulain” film soundtrack—also known as the theme from the film “Amélie.” Video footage shot at the Mirabilia Festival in Italy on July 7, 2017.
Becoming Beethoven | Official Trailer | NTD Original
We would like to share with you our first Piano Talks episode: Becoming Beethoven.
Beethoven’s music is anything but static, and neither was the composer’s mind. We begin the series by meeting a young Beethoven—with a rarely heard piece that he used to introduce himself back in the day
Beethoven Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 1 No. 3
Beethoven Piano Trio in C minor/c moll, Op.1 No.3 Luiz Fílip – violin Stephan Koncz – cello Masayuki Carvalho – piano Berliner Philharmoniker Brandenburgische Sommerkonzerte Kloster Lehnin Credit: Masayuki Carvalho – https://www.youtube.com/c/CarvalhoMasayuki
Francois Couperin: 5 Concert Pieces | Evgeny Rumiantsev & Elizaveta Don
Loft Philharmonic – Moscow Innovative Chamber Music project by Alisa Kupriyova François Couperin – 5 Concert pieces Evgeny Rumiantsev – cello Elizaveta Don – piano https://www.instagram.com/alisa__kupriyova/
Anything Is Possible
This film is only available in the United States and Canada because of territorial licensing. A 10-year-old boy runs away when his mom is reported missing while serving on an overseas Army rescue mission. He finds shelter from the city streets at a local orphanage where his incredible talent at the piano is discovered, and […]
Music and the Possibility of ‘Perfect Beauty’: NTD International Piano Competition Finalist Trinity Goff
“Music has been my entire life,” says Trinity Goff, who began piano lessons at age 3 and gave her first performance a year later. But for Goff, the 6th NTD International Piano Competition was in many ways a pleasant change of pace. One noteworthy feature of the competition is its focus on repertoire before 1900, and […]
Death and Transfiguration at the NTD International Piano Competition: Finalist Jiusi Zhang
Jiusi Zhang, finalist at the 6th NTD International Piano Competition, prepared a program on the theme of “death and transfiguration.” He performed the Bach-Busoni Chaconne followed by Brahms Piano Sonata No. 2 on Tuesday. “Traditionally, a chaconne was for either a happy, joyous occasion or a sad and solemn one. This one was from Bach’s […]
A Journey Through Schumann’s Symphonic Etudes: NTD International Piano Competition Finalist Baryshevskyi Antonii
Baryshevskyi Antonii gave his all at the 6th NTD International Piano Competition and felt he “received a marvelous experience.” The Ukrainian pianist made it to the final round on Tuesday at the Kaufman Music Center in New York City and performed a program of Liszt’s Waldesrauschen, and one of his favorite works, Schumann’s Symphonic Etudes, […]
The Development of an Artist: NTD International Piano Competition Finalist Aruth Masrangsan
Aruth Masrangsan started piano later than many professional musicians. At age 13 he “stumbled” into piano lessons, and “over time I’ve developed more and more love for music.” Applying to the sixth NTD International Piano Competition (NIPC) began as a wish to come to America and to visit his sister, but the experience has enriched Masrangsan […]
NTD International Piano Competition ‘Pushed Me to My Limits’: Finalist Yung-Yi Chen
In 2020, Yung-Yi Chen turned 20, and then the pandemic hit. The young pianist realized this could be a pause in his career—if he let it. Chen searched for ways to challenge himself and happened upon the sixth NTD International Piano Competition. “If one day my goal is performing, then this is the path I need […]
‘The Sacred Journey’: A Monumental Challenge Awaits Pianists of the NTD International Piano Competition
After interruption by a global pandemic and a war, the 6th NTD International Piano Competition is fast approaching, and participating pianists are set to receive the much-awaited commissioned piece that serves as the centerpiece of the competition. On Sept. 15, pianists will see the work “The Sacred Journey” for the first time. They have 45 […]
Popeye: A Haul in One (1956)
Popeye and Bluto are, believe it or not, pals and partners in a moving company. (Maybe it’s because Popeye isn’t squinting here.) Anyhow, Olive has made the mistake of hiring them. She hasn’t finished packing yet, so the boys, smitten as soon as she answers the door, compete to help her. Once packed, they compete […]
Winter Nature Scenes | Simple Happiness Episode 5
Relax for an hour and let your worries be replaced by stunning winter nature aerial views from most beautiful and iconic locations captured in ultra-high definition, paired with a brand new piano music masterpiece. Credit: Simple Happiness – youtube.com/channel/UCSNCAZHyxLYW7e-_WvUNSfw * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow […]
12 Pianists in Final Stage of Prestigious Chopin Competition
WARSAW, Poland—Twelve pianists from around the world have been admitted to play in the final stage of the 18th edition of the prestigious Frederic Chopin piano competition, reputed for launching world careers for its finalists. In a sign of appreciation for the competitors’ artistry in performing Chopin’s works, the international jury admitted two more finalists […]