The First Left-Handed Piano CHRISTOPHER SEED is an international concert pianist with a difference. He canplay the piano both normally igor kipnis, International Piano Quarterly http://www.lefthandedpiano.co.uk/chris_seed.html
WNUR - "Classical And Beyond" . . . . . March 23 Harpsichordist igor kipnis March 30 - Composer JEFFREY MUMFORD Feb 15 - pianist JUSTIN KOLB Feb 22 - Special WNUR Programming http://www.bruceduffie.com/wnurb.html
Palatine Artists: Kipnis-Kushner Duo Since his debut in 1959, harpsichordist, pianist and fortepianist igor KIPNISperformed in recital and as soloist with orchestras throughout the world, http://www.palatinerecordings.com/artists_kipnis.html
Extractions: Home-Recordings Our Recordings Our Artists News ... Recording Services Since his debut in 1959, harpsichordist, pianist and fortepianist IGOR KIPNIS performed in recital and as soloist with orchestras throughout the world, including North, South,and Central America, Western Europe, East Germany, the former Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Israel, the Far East and Australia. He was a prolific recording artist with 82 albums to his credit, of which 56 are solo. Among the honors he received were 6 "Grammy" nominations, 3 "Record of the Year" awards from Stereo Review, the 1969 Deutsche Schallplatten Prize, and the 1988 Gold Star award from the Italian periodical, Musica. Keyboard, in that magazine's annual readers' poll, named him "Best Harpsichordist" in 1978, 1979, and 1980 and "Best Classical Keyboardist" in 1982 and 1986. In 1993 he was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by Illinois Wesleyan University. A frequent guest on both television and radio, Kipnis for three seasons hosted his own "The Age of Baroque" over WQXR in New York and was host of the 1993 syndicated series, "The Classical Organ" from WGBH in Boston. He also performed on the Grammy Awards telecast.
Eusebius7's Recommended Recordings Andras Schiff Schiff, who is currently a successful concert pianist and recordingartist, during the latter part of the 90s, the late igor kipnis http://members.aol.com/abelard2/records.htm
Extractions: ~Music in the Davidsbündler tradition~ All recordings recommended here, are available on compact disk. The company label is not specified, because much of this is archive material, that may be available from more than one company. Arturo Benedetti Michaelangeli: Michaelangeli,who died in 1995, was, without question, one of the greatest artists ever to be recorded, and his recordings are all the more precious, since there are so few of them. Look for his versions of: Schumann: Carnaval Brahms: Ballades Chopin: Chopin recital (includes the majestic Bb minor Scherzo) also, he made historic recordings of Beethoven's opus 111 sonata, and Bach's Italian Concerto. Andras Schiff: Schiff, who is currently a successful concert pianist and recording artist, has made worthy recordings of numerous works in the Davidsbündler tradition, including: Mendelssohn: Songs Without words I can also recommend his recordings of Bohemian composers: Dvorák: Piano Concerto (with Christoph von Dohnányi and the Cleveland Orchestra), Smetana's Polkas , and Janácek's On An Overgrown Path Click here for an excerpt of an interview, where Schiff discusses Robert Schumann.
June De Toth - Reviews igor kipnis. Peter Murano of Classical Net In these two Eroica discs, The pianist seemed to add a lyrical turn now and then to the weight and http://www.eroica.com/jn-reviews.html
Extractions: June de Toth, a Hungarian-American pianist whose teachers include Gulda and Firkusny, presents a nicely varied selection of the composer's piano works. Her rhythmic verve, supplemented by lots of drive, is especially good in the dances, and one notices, especially in softer passages, that her tonal and dynamic sensitivity serves Bartk particularly well. The third of the Dirges (Vol.1, track 17) is especially gripping, as is the atmospheric rendering of the final movement of the Op.14 Suite in Vol.2. The piano pickup is warm and intimate. -Igor Kipnis Peter Murano of Classical Net: Review of The Week by Robert Moore, Musical Planet: It's really too bad that the music of Bartk is such a big secret to most people. Granted, Bartk did write (gasp) dissonant music from time to time, but what marvelously tantalizing dissonance it is. How sad that scary movies have provided most people with their only real exposure to music of this variety - and then they weren't even paying attention because they were waiting for The Slasher to come out from the shadows and dispatch somebody with their usual crimson Hollywood aplomb. The pianist for these 2 CDs, Hungarian-American June De Toth has made history with this ambitious series of recordings - as she is the only woman to ever undertake the daunting task of recording the complete solo piano music of Bartk. And it's just as well, because her performances of these works shows a keen insight into the texture and mechanics of Bartk's often difficult piano compositions. Her crystalline and lean interpretations strike me as extremely appropriate, and they make for a set of recordings which, aside from their otherwise historical significance, are WELL worth going out 'n getting ahold of. These recordings ROCK!
International Piano Magazine Back Issues In Memoriam Charles Timbrell remembers the great French pianist, igor kipnis Leslie Gerber, who worked closely with igor kipnis on a number of http://www.doublebassist.com/bi/backiss_pcopy.html
Extractions: Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli was arguably the defining figure of twentieth-century pianism. In terms of aristocratic purity and effortless technical poise only Sergei Rachmaninoff and the tragically short-lived Dinu Lipatti can be mentioned in the same breath. Yet there are those who remain resolutely unmoved by the great Italian, blaming him for the relatively cool interpretative stance favoured by a multitude of contemporary pianists, most notoriously his erstwhile pupil, Maurizio Pollini.
Columbia Berkshire Regional Net - Lincoln Mayorga Official home page of internationally known concert pianist Lincoln Mayorga. igor kipnis, Stereophile Magazine. » Contact for booking information http://www.lincolnmayorga.com/mayorga_sergershwin.html
Extractions: Solo Pianist with Orchestra Pianist Lincoln Mayorga, admired worldwide for his expertise in both classical and popular music, presents a unique concert featuring George Gershwin's complete works for piano and orchestra. Mr. Mayorga, who has played Gershwin since childhood, created this program out of the desire to give Gershwin's most important music the serious attention it deserves, by presenting it in full symphonic evening. Unlike most all-Gershwin concerts, which usually feature his songs along with one or two orchestral pieces, The Serious Gershwin is a feast of the composer's finest concert works: Rhapsody in Blue, Concerto in F, the "I Got Rhythm" Variations and the Second Rhapsody, supplemented by two of his most colorful orchestral works, the Cuban Overture and Catfish Row (the suite from Porgy and Bess ). A scholar of Tin Pan Alley and classical piano literature, Mr. Mayorga is uniquely qualified to perform Gershwin. His heartfelt playing captures the bittersweet romanticism, as well as the spontaneity, the rhythm, and the snap. He has performed this music all over the world, both with orchestras and in recital. Recently, the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra invited him to play Rhapsody in Blue and the "I Got Rhythm" Variations in their first concert devoted entirely to American music.
About This Performance Of George Friderick Handel's Messiah Practically selftaught as an organist and pianist, he learned as he went igor kipnis plays an important role in harpsichord consciousness as far as the http://www.messiahcd.com/Information/about_This_Performance/about_this_performan
Extractions: The Tabernacle Choir, 325 voices strong, is one of the worldâs best known, best loved musical organizations. Through radio, television, recordings, motion pictures and concert tours, uncounted millions around the globe are familiar with the Choirâs special fervor and devotion. It has performed in 25 countries on four continents. The Choir has been referred to as Americaâs Choir (Ronald Reagan), a national treasure (George Bush), and the worldâs greatest choir (Eugene Ormandy). The Tabernacle Choirâs ranks include businessmen, homemakers, educators, government employees and a broad spectrum of other professions and occupations. Although the Choir is technically not a professional ensemble, its individual membersâ credentials are impressive. Most have an extensive singing and choral background. It is a talented, dedicated, loyal and congenial group of singers with but one common goal: to share their joy and happiness by singing praises to a loving Father in Heaven and lifting the spirits of others through stirring performances of good music. The NightPro Symphony Orchestra , joining the Tabernacle Choir and Soloists in this performance of George Friedric Handelâs masterpiece, draws its talent mainly from Salt Lake City and its environs. This carefully selected ensemble includes a string group of outstanding reliability and a complement of woodwind, brass and percussion containing many virtuoso performers. In the large choruses, they total nearly ninety musicians.
Digital Classical Recordings From Music & Arts Handel, Bach, Haydn and Mozart; performed by igor kipnis on reconstructionsof Italian, Terry King, cello and pianist John Jensen and Shizue Sano. http://www.musicandarts.com/DigitalClassical.html
Extractions: URSULA OPPENS PLAYS AMERICAN PIANO MUSIC OF OUR TIME . Conlon Nancarrow: Tango ; William Balcom: The Dead Moth Tango; Elliott Carter: Night Fantasies ; Michael Sahl: Tango from the Exiles Cafe ; Julius Hemphill: Parchment; John Adams: Phrygian Gate s ; Lukas Foss: The Curriculum Vitae Tango ; David Jaggard: Tango ; Conlon Nancarrow: Two Canons for Ursula ; Frederic Rzewski: Mayn Yingele ; Charles Wuorinen: The Blue Bamboula ; Tobias Picker: Old and Lost Rivers ; John Harbison: Piano Sonata No. 1 ; Anthony Davis: Middle Passage ALKAN CD-724(1) Add to Shopping Cart
Extractions: Keyboard Toccatas BWV 910-916 Recordings Part 2 Complete Recordings 1961-1970 Daniel Pollack, Pianist: 1958 and 1961 -The Legendary Moscow Recordings Toccata No. 5 BWV 914 Daniel Pollack (Piano) Cambria Feb 1961 CD / TT: 75:47 Time: 7:02 Igor Kipnis: His First Solo Recordings (1962) Toccata No. 5 BWV 914 Igor Kipnis (Haarpsichord) VAI CD / TT: 76:56 Time: 6:35 Toccatas Toccatas BWV 910-916 Glenn Gould (Piano) Sony Apr 1963; Oct- Nov 1976; May-Jun 1979 2-CD / TT: 43:08 + 37:49 Time: 11:43, 11:13, 14:01, 17:08, 8:35, 8:44, 8:52 Pyuana Plays Bach Toccata BWV 910 Rafael Puyana (Harpsichord) Mercury CD / TT: 74:29 Time: 12:12 Toccata No. 3 BWV 912 George Malcolm (Harpsichord) Decca Ace of Diamonds Mid 1960s ? LP / TT: Time: Arthur Loesser in Recital Toccata No. 3 BWV 912 Arthur Loesser (Piano) Marston June 1967 2-CD / TT: 157:15 Time: 10:22 Works for Cembalo Toccata No. 6 BWV 915 Karl Richter (Harpsichord) Archiv Produktion CD / TT: ~ 50 Time: Galling Plays Bach: The Solo Keyboard Works
Bach Keyboard Music From James Friskin next to the satanic harpsichord version by igor kipnis on Arabesque. Friskin continues to sound like a mighty fine Bach pianist in the Two Part http://www.bach-cantatas.com/NonVocal/Klavier-Var-Friskin.htm
Extractions: Never having heard of James Friskin, I did some internet searches without coming up with much information. Friskin has written a book on music instruction and likely has been a teacher as well as performer - that's about it. However, I did find an unrelated tidbit of information that's interesting. In May 2001, the Northport Arts Coalition sponsored a concert where 32 different pianists played one piece each of the Goldberg Variations. In April 2002, another concert took place where 34 pianists played one piece each of Beethoven's Diabelli Variations. How's that for an intense "mix and match" performance session? I imagine the logistics of it all must have been formidable, but there are always challenges when you embark on unusual missions.
Sigurd Slåttebrekk igor kipnis Schwann/Opus; One of the most charismatic players I ve ever Slåttebrekk is a very special pianist, and I hope to hear much more from him. http://www.concertartist.info/IMCA/slattebrekk.html
Extractions: Piano Acclaimed by major critics for his immensely authoritative readings of the music of Ravel and Schumann, Norwegian pianist Sigurd Slåttebrekk has become something of a cause celebre in his native land. Heralded as one of Europe's most promising talents, he abandoned the world of music altogether in 1997 in favor of raising a family and devoting time and greater thought to artistic issues. Giving up some 60 concerts per season, Mr. Slåttebrekk became disenchanted with the routine world of everyday commerce that drives the establishment. Thus did he take time out to reflect on his position in the music world, and to pursue several non-music projects, among them a series of 26 animated films for children. These have since been acquired by five European networks, and will be broadcast throughout the continent. But it was Norwegian television, astounded by his decision, that made Mr Slåttebrekk himself the subject of a television documentary that was broadcast throughout Norway. Shortly thereafter, Simax Records, which had released his debut recording of Revel's piano music, once again welcomed him to its studios for a survey of Schumann's piano works. Sigurd Slåttebrekk began his studies with his mother, and then continued with Ingeborg Songe Moller, with Jerome Lowenthal at the Julliard School, and with Lazar Berman. He graduated from the Norwegian State Academy in the class of Professor Einar Steen-Nøkleberg. He has been a prizewinner in both Norwegian and international piano competitions. Among his most significant victories were the Diplome de Laureat at the Bratislava Rostrum Competition, and the Third Prize at the Queen Sonja International Music Competition in Oslo. His recording of Ravel's piano music won the coveted Norwegian Spellemannprisen, the Scandinavian equivalent of the Grammy award.
La Folia -- Scardanelli’s Motley his pianist is the rather differently inestimable Marilyn Crispell. igor kipnis, HARPSICHORD AND CLAVICHORD. SERAPHIM CLASSICS 74281. http://www.lafolia.com/archive/scardanelli/scardanelli200104motley.html
Extractions: Online Music Review La Folia Home] [Archives by Contributor] [Archives by Date] ... Page] Signor Scardanelli [April 2001. Originally appeared in La Folia SOUTHWEST CHAMBER MUSIC: COMPOSER PORTRAIT SERIES. CAMBRIA MASTER RECORDINGS CD 8801-8811 (12 discs). Atlas Eclipticalis with Winter Music and Songbooks Atlas Eclipticalis and Winter Music on recording for piano and flute doubling piccolo and alto flute (Cage encouraged simultaneous play), and an Atlas Eclipticalis alone, identified as instrumental parts for flute 1-3, for, again, flute doubling piccolo and alto flute ( hatART NOW Series 6141 and Suite for Violin and American Gamelan Barstow Lulu Whispers and Chants , which, as the notes point out, makes nonsense of the convention that serial (or somewhat serial) music is incapable of expressing ecstasy and delight. Schmidt again conducts. www.swmusic.org Wulf Weinmann, the man behind the German label col legno col legno collage The col legno collage CDs I find especially recommendable: Le Grand Macabre 20502, Mauricio Kagel
Sara Davis Buechner: Reviews As a pianist, he toured America with the renowned violinist Jan Kubelik. Stereophile (igor kipnis), Review of Gershwin Piano Music http://www.sarabuechner.com/reviews.html
Extractions: WHEN a Koch Classics CD of piano works by Rudolf Friml, played by Sara Davis Buechner, turned up in my mail a while ago, I assumed it was a novelty album. Piano works by Friml? The Prague-born composer of sentimental operettas popular on Broadway in the 1910's and 20's? I kept meaning to listen, but never got around to it. Though songs like "Rose-Marie," "Sympathy" and "Indian Love Call" became household staples, most people today know little of Friml's musical theater works. His operettas remained crowd-pleasers on Broadway until the Great Depression, when the public lost patience with these mild-mannered confections beholden to European styles. But Friml, who died in 1972, had studied with Dvorak in Prague and was a comprehensive musician. As a pianist, he toured America with the renowned violinist Jan Kubelik. And in 1906, the year Friml settled in the United States, he performed his First Piano Concerto with Walter Damrosch and the New York Symphony Orchestra.
Extractions: Steven J. Haller wrote for the 'American record guide' in the issue May 2001 (and he obviously fails to hear any beauty in the Folia theme): Main course here, as in so many recent Salieri repasts, is the La Folia Variations. The interminable and not very imaginative shifts from winds to strings (or fast to slow) and back again that here suffice for "variations" make this one of Salieri's less impressive efforts, particularly set next to the overtures. Pesko takes about 20 minutes for the variations, while Frontalini takes 21 and Spada on ASV takes 23 (Sept/Oct 1996). Bamert without ever sounding rushed or superficial gets through it in 17:47, and (even better) actually manages to hold your interest while doing so. The others have their virtues too, but I think you'll be quite happy with Bamert, assuming you ever want to listen to the piece to begin with. Title: Twenty-six Variations on 'La folia di Spagna' Released 2001 by Chandos compact disc CH CHAN 9877 Recording date: 2001
Extractions: If you know of a WWW page for a particular soloist, ensemble or orchestra which is not listed here, please use the submission form which also has a link to a standard mailto: option. If you have submitted a site for consideration and have not received a reply within one month, please feel free to resubmit. NEW! Search the entire WWW Virtual Library: Match: All Any Boolean Format: Long Short help Search engine courtesy of Harvard University and the ht://Dig search engine Need to have text or a website translated? Use Altavista's translation service!! Soloists Conductors Ensembles Orchestras ... Opera/Management agencies/Miscellaneous Adam, Bill (Bill Adam Tribute Web site) (trumpet) Afrocentric Voices in Classical Music ; Biographies and bibliographies on African Americans in classical vocal music Ainsley, John Mark (tenor) Angelov, Ludmil (piano) Alban, Carol (flute) Aler, John (tenor) Allen, Susan (harp) Allen, Sir Thomas (baritone) Aleksander, Adam (piano) Alykova, Valentina
Extractions: Well Tempered Clavier 1. There is little lift to the playing as his penchant is to flatten notes and perform in a 'metronome-like' fashion with minimal regard to the subtleties in Bach's music. 2. Another habit exhibited is a preference for rounded notes that reduces the impact of Bach's sharp contours such as in the 10th and 22nd Variations. 3. The bleak variations, Nos. 15, 21, and 25 (Black Pearl) only get a light dusting of negativity.
