Piano Performer Magazine

A recipient of prestigious UNESCO Award Artists for Peace, the beautiful Elisso Bolkvadze juggles her busy life of an internationally recognized piano performer, Organizer of Batumi Music Fest, Director of Lyra Charitable Foundation for young musicians and Co-Director of Michel Sogny's SOS Talents Foundation.

As I was browsing the Internet, page after page, I stumbled upon an interesting phenomenon of a pianist who turned his passion for playing piano into a life journey. Literally. He quit his day job, packed up his piano, grabbed his dog, and got on the road to play piano around the world.

The 21st Century has brought us many piano child prodigies from all over the world. A young Israeli pianist, Yoav Levanon's (MGBH), however, with experience of performing at Carnegie Hall at 7, prefers not to be labeled as such. After an interview with Yoav, I understood why.

Ludwig van Beethoven (OBM) showed scant respect for those who generated their sense of worth through birthright alone. In his view, achievement and success were the result of effort and perseverance. But most people see it differently.

There are many piano designs out there ranging from traditional to modern. Each one represents a unique vision of an artist reflecting his personal style.

Located at the bottom of a quarry next to a beautiful emerald lake with potable water, Dalhalla is one of the most beautiful performance venues in the world.

With this issue of Piano Performer Magazine, we are starting a new section featuring members of American Council of Piano Performers (ACPP). Mr. Samuel Quinto is the first International ACPP member to be featured in this magazine.

In this issue of Piano Performer Magazine, we are inviting you to revisit history and look at Anna Magdalena Bach, the second wife of the Grand Maestro, from a different angle. A wife, a mother, an accomplished musician in her own merit, she intrigues and sparks curiosity.

With the end of the summer festival season, a new school year has arrived, and for many young pianists so has the college application process. Perhaps, the most important aspect of applying for music schools is the pre-screening recording that determines which applicants are invited for a live audition in the winter.