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Happy Birthday Glenn!

He was born on September 25, 1932. If he still lived, he would celebrate today his 77th birthday. Glenn Gould, a unique musical personality of the 20th century, one of the greatest pianists and a controversial figure, yet a remarkable … Continue reading

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Sviatoslav Richter – 1915-1997

He was self-critical, self-demanding, objective in front of the music score and devoted to the audience. Sviatoslav Richter represents one of the utmost exceptional figures in the pianists´history. His teacher, Heinrich Neuhaus, considered him as a “genius pupil”. Doubtless he … Continue reading

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Glenn Gould – 1932-1982

This column is dedicated to extraordinary personalities of the piano world. Great pianists of the past, sometimes remembered as “Immortals” or even “Legends” will be featured on this place. It will be different from other portraits or features about those … Continue reading

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