Pianist Fliter’s chops honed by Chopin Oct 31, 2009
She is known primarily for her focus on and interpretation of the works of Frederic Chopin, the Polish composer and master of Romantic music. Had it not been for Chopin, she says, she might not be here today. (Boston Globe)
Library opens doors to discussion Oct 26, 2009
The first year tables featured Beatrix Potter, L. Frank Baum and Frederic Chopin. "The event has grown each year to the 23 tables we now have. And the 23 tables are the maximum that the space at the Central Library will allow," says John Kallenberg, chairman of the planning committee for the event. (Fresno Bee)
Academy student plays with famous flautist Oct 18, 2009
The student didn't know why at the time, but he did as told and transitioned into Frederic Chopin. Eustache, known for how he pours his emotions into concerts, told Tartir in an excited way, "You're going to play with us.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
A study in beauty Oct 9, 2009
The name Etude (French for "study") takes its inspiration from three sets of solo piano studies by musical genius Frederic Chopin. The brand's mission is: "To create an environment where customers can feel they are fairytale princesses in their romantic boudoir adorned with ornate trinkets and femininity.". (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tombstone tours Oct 7, 2009
ParisPhantoms of famed souls, some doomed to early death, fill Pere Lachaise cemetery, in a quiet, shady neighborhood on the eastern edge of Paris: Frederic Chopin, Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein and Edith Piaf and of course Jim Morrison. Mystery still shrouds the death of the lead singer of The Doors, who was just 27 when he died in Paris in 1971. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tombstone tours: Check out these famous boneyards Oct 6, 2009
PARIS: Phantoms of famed souls, some doomed to early death, fill Pere Lachaise cemetery, in a quiet, shady neighborhood on the eastern edge of Paris: Frederic Chopin, Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein and Edith Piaf and of course Jim Morrison. Mystery still shrouds the death of the lead singer of The Doors, who was just 27 when he died in Paris in 1971. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Holbrook pianist Rolland Platteel finishes third in competition Aug 6, 2009
Rolland likes classical music and along with Mozart, he s fond of Frederic Chopin, Johann Strauss, II, and Ludwig wan Beethoven. He s not a big fan of today s popular music, he said. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Award-winning seniors May 14, 2009
Senior Amber Masters made Chetek High School history by being the first student to be honored with both the Frederic Chopin Piano Award and the John Philip Sousa Award. Senior band member Jake Latcham received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Orpheum ready for Iowa Piano Competition Mar 4, 2009
In July of 2008, Ms. Shi was awarded the Silver Medal at the prestigious World Piano Competition, and most recently she has won the Mieczyslaw Munz Piano Foundation Competition held in honor of Frederic Chopin (1st prize), the Juilliard College-division Brahms Second Piano Concerto Competition (1st prize), and the California International Piano Competition. Ms. Shi holds Bachelors and Masters Degree in Music from The Juilliard School. (Sioux City Journal)
'Kaspar' and 'Baloney,' two macabre tales, have drawing power Mar 2, 2009
Though this is the only song Baloney sings, Blanchet has fashioned his story in three symphonic acts, set to distinct orchestral pieces by composers Sergei Prokofiev, Dmitri Shostakovich, Frederic Chopin, and Kurt Weill, best known for "The Threepenny Opera," his musical with Bertolt Brecht. (Astonishingly, there's no accompanying CD.). (Boston Globe)
SHIRLEY KIRSTEN: Would Beethoven dig YouTube? Feb 8, 2009
In the spirit of temperamental pianists portrayed in movies from the '40s, like Franz Liszt and Frederic Chopin, who dramatically exit the salon in disdain of inattentive listeners, I slammed the key cover down and made a dramatic departure to my bedroom, where Aiden, my faithful feline, welcomed me with consoling paws and heartfelt licks. After a few chilling-out moments and a dose of his unconditional love, I regained my stamina to return to the living room and resume my playing. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
