Pianist Leonard Gilbert.By Greg StepanichUnlike many younger musicians these days, Leonard Gilbert doesn’t go in for a lot of demonstrative behavior at the keyboard.The 19-year-old Canadian pianist, who recently won first place in his country’s Chopin Piano Competition, shows admirable form at the instrument, letting his fingers and arms do the bulk of the … [Read more...]
Weekend arts picks: June 5-8
Pianist Leonard Gilbert.Music: Earlier this year, the Chopin Foundation of Miami held its quinquennial competition, which was won by the American pianist Claire Huangci. But that February event wasn’t the last in the foundation’s series of concerts, and this weekend, the young Canadian pianist Leonard Gilbert offers an all-Chopin program in performances in Fort … [Read more...]
Music review: Pianist Baczewska enlightens with Bach-Chopin recital
Pianist Magdalena Baczewska.By Greg StepanichFORT LAUDERDALE -- One of the great ironies of the reception that has been given to the work of Frederic Chopin is that it often is founded on the belief that here was a composer who was content to sing out pretty melodies and leave the density of counterpoint to other people.But Chopin's great idol was J.S. Bach (he also idolized … [Read more...]