Christmas in the Classical Piano Repertoire
How Composers Translate the Season into Sound Christmas has inspired composers across centuries to reflect spirituality, warmth, childhood wonder, and quiet introspection. While choral and orchestral works often dominate the season, the piano repertoire offers a deeply personal and intimate expression of Christmas — one shaped by touch, colour, and imagination. Rather than telling a literal story, […]
The Technique of Franz Liszt: Beginning with the Études Op. 1
Sculpture of Franz Liszt: Masterpiece by Katalin Gerő When speaking about piano technique, few names carry the same weight, influence, and mystique as Franz Liszt. His legacy is often associated with transcendental virtuosity, dazzling brilliance, and unprecedented technical demands. Yet, behind the legend lies a deeply structured pedagogical tradition, one that begins far earlier and far more […]
Reflections from the Isidor Bajić Piano Competition in Novi Sad
The Isidor Bajić Competition in Novi Sad, Serbia stands among the strongest and most respected piano competitions in Europe. Each edition attracts talented pianists from across the globe — not only geographically diverse, but culturally diverse as well. Novi Sad’s unique cultural crossroads create a place where piano traditions from different continents meet, offering a […]
Art of Piano Teaching
Working With Highly Talented Children and Professional Pianists How Exceptional Talent Grows With the Right Guidance In every generation, a small number of pianists emerge with something unmistakable: a natural fluency at the keyboard, an intense musical intuition, and an ability to communicate far beyond their age. Working with these highly talented children and […]
Piano Competitions
…Tough! As a frequent jury member, I can assure you that this is a difficult situation not only for the performing pianist (the competitor) but also for the listening jury member. This is the moment when you reveal everything you have prepared for months or even years to an expert panel — it is truly […]
Piano Master Classes
Why the Right Piano Masterclass Can Transform Your Technique, Confidence, and Career Piano study in 2025 is more exciting than ever. With modern online piano lesson platforms connecting students to world-leading artists, pianists finally have access to tools once reserved only for top conservatories. At pianomasterclass.com, our mission is simple: to bring world-class piano masterclasses online to you—wherever you are […]
