DISCOVERING world-class pianists | from the top

Written by Lee Clifford. Posted in Blog

Before becoming American Pianists Awards participants, our artists have honed their talents upon a variety of stages. NPR's From the Top is a common stepping-stone for many.

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University of Indianapolis

Written by Lee Clifford. Posted in Blog

In advance of the start of American Pianists Awards winner Drew Petersen's two-year residency at University of Indianapolis, we spoke with University President Robert Manuel.

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BEAUTY of music | back to school

Written by Milner Fuller. Posted in Blog

It's September--time for some study! With the fall semester now in full swing, let's look back upon the education of the composers of the First Viennese School: Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.

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DISCOVERING world-class pianists | meet Nikita Mndoyants

Written by Lee Clifford. Posted in Blog

Heir to a familial Russian musical tradition, here comes Nikita Mndoyants, from Cleveland with love!

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BEAUTY of music | Sean Chen on Liszt's Konzertparaphrase

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So what does Liszt mean by Konzertparaphrase? 2013 American Pianists Awards winner Sean Chen explains in this month's Beauty of Music.

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