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Said the Paris Art: “Sviatoslav Richter is the greatest pianist in the world.” The hint of provincialism in Richter’s earlier style had at first deterred critics from such bold appraisals.

This year has added two more names, the Aguilar Lutanists (TIME, Dec. 2) and José Iturbi, famed throughout Europe and South America as Spain’s greatest pianist. José Iturbi was born in ...

JoAnn Falletta is known for amplifying American composers, and Adolphus Hailstork’s Piano Concerto No. 1 is a work she holds in the highest regard—calling it “...one of the greatest American ...

If forced to name the greatest pianist before the public today, or indeed for the last sixty years, many of us would have little hesitation in nominating the Argentinian virtuoso Martha Argerich.

On Monday 15 January 2025, American pianist Ruth Slenczynska celebrated her 100th birthday. At this landmark age, Slenczynska has achieved an astonishing nine-decade long career, having started ...