International Piano is essential reading for the piano world. Each issue brings you interviews with the world’s leading pianists and rising talent, and retrospectives on the piano greats of the past. You will find exclusive tutorials by international concert artists, in-depth articles on piano repertoire, and a regular masterclass series on piano technique and interpretation.

IP 's Collector’s Guides examine and compare the recordings of a specific piano masterwork each issue, including top recommendations, and our comprehensive reviews section covers all the latest CD releases, plus books, DVDs, sheet music and concerts. IP also keeps you up to date on all the latest news and events from the piano world, and gives you free pull-out sheet music with each issue.

For pianists, students, teachers, record collectors and enthusiasts – International Piano is the magazine for anyone who loves the piano.

Contents List

General

KEY THOUGHTS
Readers' letters
NOTES
News from the piano world, including recording, competition and concert reports
PRODUCTS
The new Fluid Piano
NEW MUSIC
Ralph van Raat and Gavin Bryars discuss Bryars’s new concerto for piano, orchestra and male voice choir
STAR
Hong Zu on the ups and downs of life as a young Chinese virtuoso
COLLECTOR’S GUIDE
Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor op.54

Features

SYMPOSIUMS
NEW SERIES Nine noted piano teachers discuss their favourite teaching piece
BUYER’S GUIDE
Mid-range grand pianos reviewed
ANDRÉ MATHIEU
The story of Canada’s ‘little Mozart’
FRIEDMAN’S CHOPIN
Why Ignaz Friedman’s recordings stand out among ‘golden age’ interpretations
STILL PRACTISING
Gary Graffman on the secrets of his remarkable success in teaching
ENQUIRING MIND
Turkish pianist and composer Hüseyin Sermet on his less than conventional career path
SUMMER SCHOOLS & FESTIVALS
Our annual guide to piano events around the world