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

Trumpeting the Trumpet

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

Bach and Bauhaus

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

Launched — Kirill Gerstein

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

Prized Pianist — Rafal Blechacz

Catching up with the upwardly mobile Rafal Blechacz
By Ben Finane

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