Fealty Check: The Innovative Programming of Pianist Frederic Chiu
Frederic Chiu spoke with PIANYC. Below are major excerpts of the phone conversation, which took place on Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2016, just a few days prior to his…
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Whistling into the Graveyard: Christina and Michelle Naughton at the Crypt Sessions
The choice of venue of last night’s performance was at once a stroke of genius and in hindsight obvious, so perfect was the combination of concepts brought into focus during…
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Her long journey to our town and into our lives: Miao Hou
This recent article in local news source The Island Now (Long Island) explains the dedication and sacrifice of pianist Miao Hou and her parents to nurture her musical talent from…
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Joy in Abundance: Interview with Christina and Michelle Naughton
The identical twin performers spoke on the phone with piaNYC about their recent travels, their musical influences and approach, their upcoming New York performance, and more. The interview took place…
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A Thrilling Revelation of Multiple Perspectives: Xiayin Wang at Kaye Playhouse
When Leopold Godowsky wrote of his sensational Berlin debut in 1900, he noted that every pianist and piano instructor in the city was in attendance. So it must be in New York,…
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Starting Monday, July 18: Free Master Classes at IKIF
Over the next two weeks, why not take the time and sit in on a free master class at the International Keyboard Institute and Festival! Master instructors announced thus far…
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Jon Weber Swings, at Piano in Bryant Park
Jon Weber, just having arrived back in New York and direct from the airport, entertained young and old (and in-between) today as the featured performer at Piano in Bryant Park….
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July 17-31: Concerts, Lectures and Events at the International Keyboard Institute and Festival at Hunter College
Every day from July 17 through 31, the International Keyboard Institute and Festival will be holding keyboard concerts, afternoon lectures and master classes at the Kaye Playhouse and Lang Recital…
