Though much of the allure of jazz lies in its possibilities of in-the-moment conversations among musicians, solo albums turn the spotlight on the music’s possibilities for personal expression. This ...

The piano’s insides were on display, just like the composer’s. The casing on the back of the upright had been removed so that the hammers were clearly visible. It gave the impression of work in ...

A Rachmaninov concerto movement, with soaring orchestral lines, and breathless piano notes, but it’s all on a single instrument. Here’s a performance that is a true feat of musicianship and dexterity.

This video captures a live piano performance of “All by Myself” that gradually turns into a shared musical moment as she ...

Vonsattel takes centerstage to perform Beethoven’s celebrated Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 “Pathetique,” and the ...

We mark 100 years of Thelonious Monk with a new reissue of his 1954 LP on high rotation all week. When you think of a unique, original voice in jazz, it's hard to go past Thelonious Monk. His ...

Composer Philip Glass remains a leading figure in American classical music after a fruitful career spanning six decades. Creator of symphonies, chamber music, operas and soundtracks, Glass has ...

Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi is scheduled to perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall as part of the LA Phil’s upcoming 26/27 season. Entitled, simply, Solo Piano, the new collection will be released ...

We haven’t forgotten about the keyboard players, the musicians who likely grew up with piano lessons but later decided it was all about rock music. Below we’ve compiled a list of five dynamic, ...