My J.S. Bach Cello Suites transcriptions for Piano are complete and the recordings have officially been submitted to Naxos Records. I’m looking forward to the… Continue reading The Cello Suites for Piano are Complete!
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A Meaningful Pause
Pause. That word reminds me of a memorable lesson I learned from my last teacher, Mr. Feltsman. In Russian musical terminology, we use it (pronounced “pauza”) to… Continue reading A Meaningful Pause
The Cello Suites Project, Part 1: The Inspiration
Earlier this week – on February 24th and 25th – I recorded my piano transcription of the Bach Cello Suites, to be released in the fall on… Continue reading The Cello Suites Project, Part 1: The Inspiration
The Joy of Piano Duets
My first duets were little 8-measure Russian folk songs but they already offered glimpses into a bigger world. Here I was, a struggling beginner, meekly… Continue reading The Joy of Piano Duets
New Piano Duets Facebook Group
In the late 18th and 19th centuries, piano duets provided an overwhelmingly popular and sociable medium of domestic music-making. Playing duets was the best way to bring… Continue reading New Piano Duets Facebook Group
Stepping Stones to Bach – Book Two Available Now!
Johann Sebastian Bach left us an unparalleled legacy. His music has accompanied people through centuries of worship and brought countless moments of reflection, inner peace… Continue reading Stepping Stones to Bach – Book Two Available Now!
J.S. Bach Arrangements Now Available through Naxos Publishing
I’m excited to announce that my arrangements of J.S. Bach, from the new Stepping Stones to Bach, to The Brandenburg Duets are now available for… Continue reading J.S. Bach Arrangements Now Available through Naxos Publishing
Stepping Stones to Bach Review!
Pianist, teacher, and writer Frances Wilson has a new review for the first volume of Stepping Stones to Bach on “A Piano Teacher Writes”: “Given… Continue reading Stepping Stones to Bach Review!
Explore Stepping Stones to Bach
I recently decided to make simple piano arrangements of Bach’s most beloved non-keyboard works. Most existing Bach transcriptions, made by legends like Liszt, Busoni and… Continue reading Explore Stepping Stones to Bach
Primephonic Interview
Primephonic’s Jennifer Harrington and I talk about the Brandenburg Duets on their blog and explored some of the next steps for me around the project:… Continue reading Primephonic Interview
The Brandenburg Duets: A “Bachumentary”
Introducing a funny short film: “The Brandenburg Duets: A Bachumentary” – a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of my arrangement of J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos… Continue reading The Brandenburg Duets: A “Bachumentary”
Brandenburg Duets a Best of 2018
ArkivMusic released their 25 “most outstanding and memorable recordings from the past year” and have The Brandenburg Duets at #22! See the recording – on… Continue reading Brandenburg Duets a Best of 2018