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
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