Sean Chen returns to the Steinway Society on September 9. If you remember the standing ovation we gave him after his 2014 appearance here, you're already eagerly anticipating this concert. For an added treat, here's Sean's performance of his own transcription of Ravel's La Valse, which he performed at American Pianists Association's 2013 Classical Fellowship Awards, Premiere … [Read more...]
Piano Competitions: Do Pianists Love or Hate Them?
Editor's note: This is the second in a two-part series by Christopher Richardson, a veteran of more than 50 competitions (and winner in more than 40 of them), about the role of piano competitions from a young artist's point of view. For many pianists (all musicians for that matter, especially classical musicians), competitions are almost a way of life. The further you go in your career, … [Read more...]
4 Top Tips for Preparing for a Piano Competition
Editor's note: At age 18, Christopher Richardson is a veteran of piano competitions, having competed in more than 50. His wins include: 2017 Virginia Waring International Piano Competition (ages 18 to 30) Audience Favorite Award; 2016 Music Teachers National Association National Competition Senior Division First Prize and Best Performance of Chopin Prize; and the 2012 and 2013 Russian Music … [Read more...]
Meet Our Blogger: Christopher Richardson
Accomplished pianist, pre-medical student, speaker, and now writer, Christopher Richardson has a bright future in many areas. Here he talks about why he is adding “blogger” to his already impressive list of accomplishments: I am a pianist and a lover of music. I was accepted to the Juilliard School of Music and the Peabody Conservatory under Leon Fleisher. Currently, however, I am a pre-med … [Read more...]
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