Conrad Tao: Leaving the Comfort Zone

Adventurous as a pianist and composer, Conrad Tao is reshaping the image of the piano virtuoso for the twenty-first century.
By Thomas May

A Levitating Career — Igor Levit

Igor Levit is one of the most striking pianists to emerge in a recently crowded field.

By Thomas May

Stronger Together

Many of today's pianists are equally comfortable in classical and jazz idioms.
By Jed Distler

In a Different Light

Israeli mandolinist Avi Avital discusses the rich history of his instrument; the nonexistent border between folk and classical; transcriptions and commissions; embedding nuance; and the artistic persona.
By Ben Finane

Remembering Kurt Masur

An unlikely unifier.
By Jens F. Laurson

Bach and Bauhaus

Considering the fugues of an expressionist painter
By Monika S. Finane and Ben Finane

Trumpeting the Trumpet

Alison Balsom is on a mission to elevate the trumpet soloist’s role.
By Damian Fowler

Prized Pianist — Rafal Blechacz

Catching up with the upwardly mobile Rafal Blechacz
By Ben Finane

Launched — Kirill Gerstein

Kirill Gerstein pursues classical with an improvisatory flair.
By Brian Wise

Playing Double — Naughton Sisters

The Sisters Naughton Go It Together.
By Brian Wise

Art of Many Colors

Spencer Finch's art, about art
By Robert Hillinck

Juxtaposition — Conrad Tao

Conrad Tao on curating and composing
By Brian Wise

Channeling Scriabin — Xiayin Wang

Pianist Xiayin Wang dives into beauty and tragedy.
By Brian Wise