The Cross-Eyed Pianist
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The Cross-Eyed Pianist is a blog about music and piano playing, and culture in general, written by pianist and piano teacher Frances Wilson. Get Articles on repertoire, teaching, concert and exhibition reviews, music ephemera, video, sound clips, and other related material.
The Cross-Eyed Pianist
1w ago
Learning piano transcends fun - I feel like I’ve unearthed a gift, a path to access some of the most beautiful music ever written ..read more
The Cross-Eyed Pianist
2w ago
British composer and multi-faceted musician Matt Dibble died tragically in 2021 at the age of 40 from complications following the AstraZeneca covid vaccination. His untimely death left a void in the classical, jazz and pop worlds: he was a musician of great breadth, versatility, talent and innovation, and his 24 Preludes & Fugues, released posthumously ..read more
The Cross-Eyed Pianist
1M ago
It has definitely been a learning curve since winning the Leeds Piano Competition - Alim Beisembayev, pianist ..read more
The Cross-Eyed Pianist
1M ago
"It’s not about me, you know. The real ovation should be about the dialogue with the music ..read more
The Cross-Eyed Pianist
1M ago
Regards from Rochester by award-winning British composer Thomas Hewitt Jones was commissioned by Rochester Choral Society to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2023. The work received its premiere on 18th March 2023 in Rochester Cathedral and was subsequently performed in Wells and Glastonbury respectively in April 2023. The town of Rochester in Kent is drenched ..read more
The Cross-Eyed Pianist
1M ago
Olivier Messiaen is widely regarded as one of the most important composers of the 20th century, known for his unique approach to harmony, rhythm, and melody. His music is challenging for any performer, requiring not only technical skill, but also a deep understanding of his unique musical language. The pianists presented here demonstrate a remarkable ..read more
The Cross-Eyed Pianist
1M ago
Weymouth Lunchtime Chamber Concerts (WLCC), which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022, is undergoing a ‘rebrand’ to reflect exciting expanding plans to bring more high-quality classical music and musicians to the popular Dorset seaside resort. The series, founded by Weymouth-born pianist Duncan Honeybourne on his return to his hometown at the age of 25, has ..read more
The Cross-Eyed Pianist
1M ago
"One needs much pressure from the external world to get through this crazy process." - Unsuk Chin, composer ..read more
The Cross-Eyed Pianist
1M ago
Last Saturday I hosted a one-day masterclass in the sumptuous surroundings of Coach House Piano’s London showroom. The tutor was Dr Michael Low, a pianist and teacher based in South Africa, with whom I have been friends for over 10 years, and who is a regular contributor to this site. The event was open to ..read more
The Cross-Eyed Pianist
1M ago
Award-winning British composer Thomas Hewitt Jones releases a new version of the much-loved hymn Abide With Me on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Normandy by Allied forces which marked a crucial turning point in the Second World War. Originally written in 1847 by Scottish Anglican cleric Henry Francis Lyte, with words based ..read more