Pianist Magazine & Pianist Magazin

02/12/2024

December 1st 2024

After a true celebration of Tchaikovksy's Seasons and Prokofiev Sonata No. 7 at his recital in the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, our coverstar Bruce Liu was presented The World Of Piano Competitions feature by our editor in chief Eric Schoones !

Check out the 52 page catalogue of piano competitions taking place in 2025: https://pianistmagazine.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/The-World-of-Piano-Competitions-2024-2.pdf

Photos 1/12/2024: Olga Khoziainova

30/11/2024

✨ The new issue of Pianist Magazine is HERE! ✨

Dive into the fascinating projects of our coverstars, pianist Hanni Liang (German issue) and discover the inspiring story of an exceptional accompanist with a remarkable career and an exquisite sense of humour, Kelvin Grout (Dutch issue).

Our special feature, the World of Piano Competitions, will be included with your subscription, with this months cover star Bruce Liu and everything you need to know about the most exciting piano competitions worldwide. Check out the online version here:https://pianistmagazine.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/The-World-of-Piano-Competitions-2024-2.pdf

This beautifully curated magazine would make for the perfect gift for yourself or the pianoculture lover in your life this holiday season! 🎄🎁 🎹

🇳🇱 Dutch Issue Highlights

- Exclusive interviews with Kelvin Grout, Vadym Kholodenko, Alice Sara Ott, Lestari Scholtes, Michiel Borstlap, Sjoerd van Eijck, and Alexander Yakovlev
- Celebrating milestones: EPTA and PIANIST!
- Steinway & Sons | Model K: A closer look at this iconic piano
- Pianorama: The new season with concert schedules, reviews, announcements, and more
- New sheet music & album reviews: Discover the latest scores and recordings
- News: Everything you need to stay in the loop
- Concert highlights

📖 Get your copy in stores or subscribe now via our website https://pianistmagazine.nl/

🇩🇪 German Issue Highlights

- Exclusive interviews with Hanni Liang, Schaghajegh Nosrati, Vadym Kholodenko, Alexander Yakovlev, Sebastian Knauer, Eloise Bella Kohn, and Mischa Damev
- Prospero: Comprehensive care for your piano needs
- Steinway & Sons | Model K: A deep dive into this classic piano
- Akustika: A global meeting point for the world of pianos
- Casio: Elevating digital pianos to a new level
- Joseph Moog: Exploring hand size and piano performance
- Puccini’s piano music: Waltzes and electric surprises
- Concert highlights

📖 Get your copy in stores or subscribe now via our website https://pianist-magazin.de/ or https://pianistmagazine.nl/
🎄🎁 🎹

27/11/2024

🇩🇪 Spotlight on Klavier-Festival Ruhr 2025 🇩🇪

Founded in 1988, the Klavier-Festival Ruhr has grown into one of the world’s most prestigious piano festivals, guided by the vision of Artistic Director Franz Xaver Ohnesorg and Managing Director Dorothee Stiens. The 2025 edition continues this rich tradition, bringing together legendary pianists and rising stars for unforgettable performances across the Ruhr region, Germany.

Highlights include a tribute to Maurice Ravel, performances of Beethoven's late sonatas, and a focus on contemporary piano compositions. Don’t miss the chamber music projects, intimate recitals, and exciting orchestral collaborations!

🎟️ Tickets are now available (10% off for early birds) —secure your spot at www.klavierfestival.de.

📖 Learn more about the Festival in our World of Piano Competitions booklet, featuring an exclusive spread on this iconic event. Available soon!

🇩🇪 Im Fokus: Klavier-Festival Ruhr 2025 🇩🇪

Gegründet im Jahr 1988 hat sich das Klavier-Festival Ruhr zu einem der weltweit renommiertesten Klavierfestivals entwickelt, geprägt von der Vision des ehemaligen Intendanten Franz Xaver Ohnesorg. Das Festival setzt seinen Aufstieg unter der Leitung von Intendantin und Geschäftsführerin Katrin Zagrosek fort. Im Jahr 2025 vereint das Festival weltbekannte Pianist:innen und aufstrebende Talente zu unvergesslichen Konzerten in der Rhein-Ruhr-Region.

Zu den Höhepunkten zählen eine Hommage an Maurice Ravel, Aufführungen von Beethovens späten Sonaten und ein Fokus auf zeitgenössische Kompositionen. Außerdem warten intime Rezitale, kammermusikalische Entdeckungen und spannende Orchesterprojekte auf Sie!

🎟️ Tickets sind jetzt erhältlich (10% Frühbucher-Rabatt) – sichern Sie sich Ihren Platz unter www.klavierfestival.de.

📖 Erfahren Sie mehr über das Festival in unserem World of Piano Competitions-Booklet mit einem exklusiven Beitrag zu diesem renommierten Event. Bald erhältlich!

25/11/2024

Very soon we'll be able to announce the coverstar of our Dutch issue. A pianist with a career spanning decades, he has shared the stage with some of the greatest vocal talents of our time. His artistry isn’t confined to performance; he has also dedicated himself to nurturing the next generation of musicians through teaching and mentorship. From masterclasses to international competitions, his influence has reached far beyond the concert stage. He's also a bit of a rockstar, we have the photo to prove it!

With deep roots in both solo and collaborative repertoire, his work reflects a profound respect musical storytelling and... Silence.

“I have always been fascinated, some would say obsessed, by sound and it’s relationship to silence. For me everything in music is about silence, there is only silence and the placement of sound within that silence. One often hears a quote along the lines of ‘the magic happens between the notes’, but for me that misses the point. Without the silence there can be no music, as without darkness there can be no light. By focusing on the where, when and how you produce a particular sound with silence as the dominant feature, opens you to the possibilities of wonderful peace and transparency in the music.”

Any ideas who this wonderful pianist is?

📖 Discover the story of this remarkable musician in the upcoming Dutch edition of Pianist magazine, available December 1st!

25/11/2024

🎹 Redefining the Context of Classical Music 🎹
Gracing the cover of our upcoming Germanophone PIANIST Magazine issue, is a pianist redefining the boundaries of her art—combining classical traditions with bold, contemporary projects. From captivating performances to creative collaborations, her work sparks dialogue and inspires connection.
We asked her a few questions - any guesses on who she could be? 🧐

Are there any specific composers or pieces you feel a strong connection to at the moment?
"Definitely Ethel Smyth, as she was fighting for women’s rights and equality. After the American election, we need more of those figures."
Besides this magazine cover, are there any exciting projects or events on the horizon that you’d be willing to share?
"I’m working on a Co-Creative Project at the Konzerthaus Berlin with youngsters from different kinds of backgrounds, some of whom have very difficult stories. It’s going to be a concert about home and identity. Another project at the Konzerthaus involves connecting AI and music. In February 2025, I will play a 33rd Sonata in the style of Beethoven, but composed entirely by an AI."
📖 Discover her story, vision, and groundbreaking projects in our upcoming edition, available December 1st across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxemburg, and Liechtenstein.
Video: ‘I Wouldn’t Normally Say' - Wallen

20/11/2024

🎹 🇵🇱 The Chopin Competition 2025 🇵🇱 🎹
A Global Celebration of Pianistic Excellence

Since 1927, the Fryderyk Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw has discovered extraordinary pianistic talents, launching the careers of legends like Martha Argerich, Maurizio Pollini, and Krystian Zimerman and more recently, Bruce Liu – the winner of the 2021 edition.

Known for his brilliant interpretations and captivating artistry, Liu represents the next generation of Chopin virtuosos and graces the cover of our latest World of Piano Competitions booklet.

Held every five years, the competition remains one of the world’s most prestigious music events, celebrating Chopin’s timeless music and showcasing brilliant interpretations from across the globe.

📅 The next edition will take place on 1 - 23st of October 2025, and our World of Piano Competitions edition will take a deep dive into this joyous event.

More than just a contest, the Chopin Competition blends tradition with innovation – from VR broadcasts to global live streaming – drawing in over 500 participants in recent years. It’s a cultural phenomenon that captivates music lovers and audiences worldwide.

🎼 The World of Piano Competitions will be included with every purchased issue of PIANIST Magazine (December 1st)!

18/11/2024

Our coverstar pianist will be announced soon, but in the meantime she/he made you a playlist! ☕️

We're happy to present a curated selection of stunning compositions for strings, blending beauty and storytelling:

1️⃣ Samuel Barber – Adagio for Strings (Various Albums, ~8:30)

2️⃣ Jacob Collier – The Sun Is in Your Eyes (Djesse Vol. 2, 15:20)

3️⃣ Pat Metheny & Charlie Haden – Waltz for Ruth (Beyond the Missouri Sky, 4:28)

4️⃣ Max Richter – On the Nature of Daylight (The Blue Notebooks, 6:14)

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdaWV2ZBkeiW47_PXGTxVJI__AWzm-4Ua&si=yYvl5Twsex1ne8CQcuratedplaylist

Which one speaks to you the most? Let us know! 💬

15/11/2024

“There’s no past, no future - only the here and now.”

This profound truth, shared by our upcoming cover star for PIANIST Magazine’s German issue, reflects the Zen philosophy explored in 'Walking up the Mountain Track' by Eric Schoones, our editor-in-chief.

As Schoones writes, Zen teaches that peace comes from being fully present—embracing each step, note, or breath without the burden of what was or what’s to come. For our December cover artist, this is one of the philosophies that shapes her music and life, transforming each performance into a moment of pure presence.

Stay tuned for her inspiring interview in the German issue of PIANIST Magazine, out December 1st.

13/11/2024

2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣ 5️⃣ 🇳🇱 Pianists and musiclovers unite ! 🇳🇱 2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣ 5️⃣

Initiated by pianist and creator Daria Van Den Bercken, The Piano Biënnale will take place from March 28th to April 6th, 2025. This event offers a unique opportunity for pianists and music lovers to meet, share, and enjoy each other's concerts, projects, and collaborations. Our upcoming issue will feature an in-depth look at the programming for this exciting event.

Concerts will take place in both Arnhem (Musis & Stadstheater ) and Nijmegen (De Vereeniging). By booking a ticket early from December 11th onwards through keystomusic.nl, readers can look forward to surprising concert experiences, such as performances by the Bochumer Symphoniker, Marc-André Hamelin, Nathalia Milstein, and perhaps even a few unexpected delights!

Source: keystomusic.nl

28 MAART - 6 APRIL 2025MUSIS ARNHEM - DE VEREENIGING NIJMEGEN concerten, dans, theater & expositiesVan 28 maart t/m 6 april 2025 is de Piano Biënnale in Musis Arnhem en De Vereeniging Nijmegen. Anders dan eerdere jaren, verkopen we geen losse concerttickets, maar koop je een ticket voor een hele av...

22/09/2024

The new editions are out!
check www.pianist-magazine.de or www.pianistmagazine.nl for more information or subscriptions! enjoy :-)

30/05/2024

A real joy and a privilege to present 3 wonderful pianists:
Andrey Gugnin, Vincent Larderet and Philip Lynov!

and small miracle: we did it again, making 3 magazines simultaneously! check it out: www.pianistmagazine.nl

23/05/2024

Now all these young violinists in Brussels are preparing for next week finals of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, let them look at this quiet magician, and hopefully they can play like him when they 82 years old. I love this man :-) This is real art and real life.

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21/03/2024

Out now: New PIANIST for all German speaking countries ;-)
Check content and subscribe at: www.pianist-magazin.de

21/03/2024

PIANIST Net verschenen!
voor inhoud en abonnement: www.pianistmagazine.nl :-)

09/03/2024

Das Wohltempierte Klabier, only happy people at the new Musikmesse :)

30/12/2023

The World of Piano Competitions is a magazine initiated by PIANIST Magazine (Netherlands and Germany) and its Editor-in-Chief Eric Schoones. Here we get a rich insight into the world of international piano competitions through the eyes of its producers and participants. “We are happy and proud to ...