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A Pair of Formidable Pianists Scale Back for Mozart, Chopin

Mikhail Pletnev (above) masters Mozart; Maurizio Pollini has the chops for Chopin.
Mikhail Pletnev (above) masters Mozart; Maurizio Pollini has the chops for Chopin.

“Round fingers for Mozart, flat fingers for Chopin,” my piano teacher used to say.  read more »

An Iconic Tenor’s Secret Wish: To Tackle Most Demanding Role

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In 1875, Clara Schumann, the widow of the composer Robert Schumann and the most celebrated female pi  read more »