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This Week in Piano History: The Demise of Hanon

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question THIS WEEK IN PIANO HISTORY, we remember composer and organist Charles-Louis Hanon, who died on March 19, 1900 in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. Author of the infamous collection The Virtuoso Pianist, Hanon is little known besides this work. Hanon...

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This Week in Piano History: The Birth of “Mr. Harmony”

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question Mario Ruiz Armengol THIS WEEK IN PIANO HISTORY, we celebrate the birth of composer Mario Ruiz Armengol, who was born on March 17, 1914. A Mexican composer, Ruiz Armengol wrote a number of important piano works including...

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This Week in Piano History: National Black Women in Jazz and the Arts Day

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question Michelle Cann Tania León Dr. Valerie Capers Nina Simone Margaret Bonds Happy National Black Women in Jazz and the Arts Day! Created by the organization Black Women in Jazz, this day celebrates the remarkable impact of Black...

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This Week in Piano History: The King of Etudes

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question Carl Czerny THIS WEEK IN PIANO HISTORY, we celebrate the birth of pianist and composer Carl Czerny who was born on February 21, 1791. Although primarily known for his numerous etudes, Czerny was a prolific composer publishing...

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This Week in Piano History: The Ragtime “Scott” You Might Not Know

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question James Sylvester Scott THIS WEEK IN PIANO HISTORY, we celebrate the birth of major ragtime composer James Sylvester Scott who was born on February 12, 1885. Scott produced a number of hits including Ophelia Rag, Frog Legs...

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This Week in Piano History: The Pianist Who Could Crack a Joke

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question Victor Borge THIS WEEK IN PIANO HISTORY, we remember the debut of The Victor Borge Show on NBC-TV on February 3, 1951. Borge’s brilliant comedic routines brought humor to the classical music concert hall in ways previously...

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This Week in Piano History: The Birth of Philip Glass | January 31, 1937

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question Philip Glass THIS WEEK IN PIANO HISTORY, we celebrate the birth of American composer Philip Glass, who was born on January 31, 1937. Known for his unique approach to minimalist style, Glass’ award-winning compositions continue to inspire...

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This Week in Piano History: The Birth of Muzio Clementi | January 23, 1752

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question A piano manufactured by Muzio Clementi & Co. THIS WEEK IN PIANO HISTORY, we celebrate the birth of pianist, composer, and piano manufacturer Muzio Clementi, who was born on January 23, 1752. Although Clementi is most well...

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The Fundamental Responsibility of Piano Teachers | Honoring Crystal Lee

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question We believe passionately that piano teachers change the world through their dedication to students and communities. Our Power of a Piano Teacher campaign shares personal tributes to document the extraordinary contributions of piano teachers. We welcome you to celebrate your teacher and...

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This Week in Piano History: Death of Ignatius Sancho | December 14, 1780

THIS WEEK IN PIANO HISTORY, we remember composer (Charles) Ignatius Sancho who died on December 14, 1780. Sancho, also an abolitionist and writer, impacted eighteenth-century British literature and culture. Sancho’s life began tragically as he was born on a slave ship headed for South America....

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