“Pianodectomy”? Piano-sectomy? -nectomy? -ectomy? What do you call the removal of the parts of yourself Read More »

This is nerd stuff, for those who get into the technical side of audio. For non-nerds, the takeaway is simply Read More »

I wondered if playing and talking informally with students on campuses I visited might build audiences Read More »

Whether in studio or concert-hall, recording involves an engineer and audio equipment; and it’s reassuring to know that we needn’t be intimidated by them Read More »

I’ve been asked for recording advice by fellow musicians ranging from gifted 12-year-olds to young professionals to established performers in mid-career. I no sooner mention Read More »

In Part 1, we asked: Audience or no audience? For me personally, the answer is simple: Read More »

There’s a picture around the house of Van Cliburn and me at Interlochen, 50 years and a few weeks ago, Read More »

You know why I hate bad concert halls? For the same reason I hate bad performances: They lie about music’s beauty. Read More »