Announcing the Autumn 2025 issue of Piano Magazine! Discover the remarkable journey of pianist and educator Wilfred Delphin, whose artistry and advocacy have shaped generations of musicians. From his formative years and international performances with his duo partner, Edwin Romain, to his lifelong commitment to mentoring young pianists, Delphin’s story celebrates perseverance, excellence, and the transformative power of music.
Articles in This Issue of Piano Magazine
Wilfred Delphin: Breaking Barriers through a Life in Music
Pamela D. Pike
“Wilfred Delphin may not be a household name among young pianists, but his work as a concert duo-pianist and university professor has paved the way for those traveling after him. As half of the duo-piano team, Delphin and Romain, Wilfred has performed at large and small concert venues throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe.”
Marvin Blickenstaff’s Ninetieth Birthday Celebration
Sara M. Ernst
“Before even one note sounded, the audience was on their feet, and the applause was thunderous and long-lasting. The performer had simply walked on stage, approached the piano, and smiled. On May 16, 2025, at 8:00 PM in Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, Marvin Blickenstaff was poised, with a Steinway concert grand at his side, to commemorate his ninetieth birthday in a recital presented by The Frances Clark Center.”
In Memoriam: John Perry (1935-2025)
Craig Sale
“The world lost a great musician and teacher on May 22 of this year, when John Perry died at age 90. Perry had an amazing career as a master teacher, pianist, and mentor. His impact on the world of piano has been immense. He taught not only some of the finest young pianists, but he influenced scores of teachers through his workshops and master classes around the world.”
Playing Through Pain: A Pianist’s Journey with Arthritis
Kaden Larson
“It’s an alarming experience when we discover that our amazing, miraculous bodies are no longer functioning the way that we wish. One of humanity’s most pervasive afflictions, arthritis impacts roughly one in four adults, and hundreds of thousands of children and adolescents. There are over one hundred types of conditions associated with arthritis and symptoms center around pain, inflammation, and reduced mobility. Left unchecked, arthritis can warp the body, darken the mind, and chain the spirit.”
Inspiring Young Pianists: The Pedagogical Significance of Lorenzo Fernández’s Piano Compositions
Ísis Cardoso
“Lorenzo Fernández (1897–1948) was a pivotal figure in Brazilian music as both a composer and educator. His works combine European compositional traditions—particularly Impressionism and Romanticism—with Brazilian folk idioms, resulting in a distinctive and pedagogically rich repertoire. Fernández’s piano music is especially notable for its accessibility to young pianists, offering engaging yet technically structured material that promotes both skill development and expressive growth.”
Brahms Reconsidered: Deriving Applications of Rubato from the Music
Asher Armstrong
“I have often been fascinated by Adelina de Lara’s account of Johannes Brahms teaching his own piano music: ‘[…] He would stand behind me, his hand pressing on my shoulder, to slow or hasten some little phrase.’ What were his ideas of hastening and tarrying, and in which pieces?”
More Articles in this Issue of Piano Magazine
Editor’s Letter – Pamela D. Pike
Questions and Answers – Paul Myatt
Inspired Piano Teaching by Marvin Blickenstaff – Book Review by Ivan Hurd
Health, Wellness, and Wholeness in the Music Studio by Gail Berenson, Linda Cockey, & Charles Turon – Book Review by Lesley McAllister
New Music & Materials – Various Authors
Recording Reviews – Various Authors
Pupil Saver – Matt A. Mason
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