Popular Korean classical pianist in Silicon Valley May 28, 2018 Seong-Jin Cho is coming to Silicon Valley on May 28, 2018. Here at Steinway Society, we've been having fun preparing to welcome this highly-popular Korean pianist (California Theatre, 2:30 p.m.). Most of the pictures we've included here are digital signs and displays in downtown San Jose. One is a birthday card we've … [Read more...]
2018-2019 Steinway Society Classical Piano Series Announced
Benjamin Grosvenor and Charlie Albright Highlight Steinway Society Season 24 On April 15, 2018 we announced our upcoming Bay Area classical piano series for next season and what a season! We are proud to be bringing these exciting pianists to Silicon Valley. And not just mega-stars Benjamin Grosvenor and Charlie Albright. This is a lineup of award-winning pianists whose names are known … [Read more...]
Why Audiences Love Chopin
Editor's Note: Steinway Society audiences have had the privilege of hearing some great Chopin for the piano, including winner of the Gold Medal at the International Chopin Competition, Seong-Jin Cho. Here are Christopher's thoughts on why audiences love Chopin. It's also interesting to see how many films have used Chopin themes to convey emotion. Chopin is indisputably one of the most … [Read more...]
Why Musicians Love Chamber Music
Editor's Note: To experience the joys of chamber music firsthand, come to our next concert where the ATOS Trio performs music by Turina, Mendelssohn, and Schubert. In this post, our blogger Christopher Richardson explores why chamber musicians love their genre. Challenges In my opinion, some of the greatest fun to be had playing music involves chamber music. Summer music festivals … [Read more...]
Listen to Christopher on YouTube
Tune in now to YouTube to hear Christopher Richardson play Chopin Piano Sonata #3 Op. 58 and Beethoven Piano Sonata Op. 81a These are the pieces he performed at the California Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) competition, receiving first place in the state competition and the privilege of performing in the Southwest Division competition. In the January Division … [Read more...]
