The French pianist and pedagogue Marguerite Long was born on November 13, 1874. Over the course of her 91 years, she would become among the most prominent pianists and teachers of her generation. Long’s elder sister Claire had a great influence on Marguerite. In 1883, Claire became Professor of Piano at the Nîmes conservatory and […]

I was delighted to be asked to write the booklet text for yet another superb release on the magnificent Eloquence label: a 21-CD set featuring an array of 1950s & 60s recordings by a range of great pianists from several generations. Several of these pianists are very dear to my heart, while others I have […]

September 30, 2024 marks the 90th birthday of Canadian-born pianist Ronald Turini. The esteemed musician has the distinction of being one of handful of official pupils of the legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz. Born in Montreal on September 30, 1934, Turini first studied with his mother and then at the McGill Conservatory with Frank Hanson; at the […]