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About Emotion and Storytelling in Music: An Interview with Pianist Sharon Niessen

We're excited to be speaking today with acclaimed pianist Sharon Niessen. She is a gifted pianist who has performed on several concert stages across the globe, including Carnegie Hall and Concertgebouw Amsterdam. We spoke with Sharon Niessen about her journey as a musician and collaborations with other musicians.
Classical Pianist Lang Lang Finally Gets His Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Lang Lang, a world-renowned classical pianist, has finally received his Hollywood Walk of Fame star, and he credits his parents for his success.#LangLang #HollywoodWalkOfFame
Carla Bley Cause of Death Tragic: Renowned Jazz Pianist, Composer Dead at 87

Carla Bley, a renowned jazz pianist and composer who was nominated for several Grammy Awards throughout her career, has died at the age of 87.#CarlaBley #RIPCarlaBley #Jazz
Golden Globes: Did Pianist Chloe Flower Try to Sabotage Michelle Yeoh’s Acceptance Speech?

Pianist Chloe Flower is finally speaking out after the Golden Globes played piano music over Michelle Yeoh's acceptance speech.#MichelleYeoh #ChloeFlower
Michael Ponti Cause of Death Mysterious: Famed Pianist Dead at 84

Renowned pianist Michael Ponti has passed away at the age of 84.#MichaelPonti #RIPMichaelPonti Michael Ponti was supposed to celebrate his 85th birthday next week, but unfortunately, he passed away recently after his years of contribution to the music industry as one of the most renowned pianists globally.
Orthopedic Surgeon Opens Up On Lightning-Given Piano Skills

Orthopedic surgeon Tony Cicoria shared his experience on becoming a concert pianist in a flash after a lightning bolt struck him, in an interview with Vice Media's Extremes podcast.
Instrumentalist Brandee Younger to Play New Piece 'Prophetika: An Oratorio' for Greenwich House Music School's Uncharted Concert Series with Harpist Mia Theodoratus, Pianist Courtney Bryan

Instrumentalist Brandee Younger will be presenting her new performance piece "Prophetika: An Oratorio," which will feature harpist Mia Theodoratus and pianist Courtney Bryan, for the Greenwich House Music School's Uncharted Concert Series.
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Present Mahler's First Symphony 'Titan,' and Bernstein’s 'Age of Anxiety,' Kirill Gerstein as Guest Pianist

The New Jersey will present Mahler’s First Symphony, Titan, and Bernstein’s Symphony No. 2, Age of Anxiety in a four show series this March. Music Director Jacques Lacombe will conduct and pianist Kirill Gerstein joins the Orchestra for Bernstein’s masterwork.
Guitarist Jason Vieaux to Perform for Simone Dinnerstein's Neighborhood Classics Series in Brooklyn

Virtuoso guitarist Jason Vieaux will perform a concert for the Neighborhood Classics series featuring music ranging from Bach to Pat Metheny, including guitar favorites by Spanish composer Isaac Albéniz and 19th century Italian classical guitar master, Mauro Guiliani.