The Pianist

believing that it is acceptable to not to treat our neighbour as we would ourselves. As a result- society then becomes victim to its own prejudice. We see this in the short story ‘On the train’ by Fiona Kidman, ‘The Book Thief’ by Markus Zusak, ‘The Pianist’ which is directed by Roman Polanski and also in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ written by Harper Lee. These texts highlight the fact that stereotyping is only for those without the perception to see people as they are instead of being like someone…

cannot think of any song that is a world- sensation without the piano playing in its beat. The piano is played at different places for many reasons. Professional pianists called the virtuosos showcase their skills in events. When I was a piano student, I would play the piano at the piano school together with other conservatoire pianists. But the difference is I played under the guidance of my teacher. However, as I began to learn the ropes, I found myself playing for longer with minimal guidance…

young children had led them to be killed in the gas chamber. “The Pianist” was the film that truly opened my eyes regarding the holocaust, as it…

David Fray was the pianist. The concert started with Piano Concerto in A minor, Op.54 by Schumann. This work consists of three movements. First movement is Allegro affettuoso. The starting of this orchestra was like fires a shooting gun, and then it followed…

The Life of Art Tatum Author Taylor Jr. who goes by the name of Art Tatum is said to be the greatest jazz pianist of all time, known for his famous two-handed runs. Art was born in October 13, 1909 in Toledo, OH to pianist Mildred Hoskins and Guitarist Arthur Tatum Sr. Completely blind by cataracts in one eye and nearly blind in the other, Art played music by ear, mimicking the sounds he heard from other musicians such as Fats Waller. He played so well that by age three he was considered a…

considerably. The first step in becoming an accomplished pianist(piano player) is finding a capable teacher. Although there have been many who have learned to play masterfully with only books and music as their guide, many benefits will come from…

Piano Concerto in G Major. This piece was commissioned by Paul Wittgenstein, an Austrian pianist who had lost his right arm in World War I. Despite having been wounded during the war, Wittgenstein pursued a concert career and devoted himself to playing with the left hand. He gained great success in Europe with his great virtuosity that allowed him to overcome formidable difficulties even for two-handed pianists. He became widely know for playing pieces adapted for one hand and works…

America's greatest composer, which puts him in a league with Charles Ives and Aaron Copland. Though many jazz fans think of Ellington as a pianist too, few scholars have examined how unique and original his approach to the keyboard really was. Dr. Matthew J. Cooper of Eastern Oregon University wrote that "Ellington surely stands as one of the great jazz pianists, and his work is worthy of greater recognition than it has been accorded in the past" . Responding to this…

The bassist and drummer keep the rhythm throughout the song while the pianist and alto saxophonist improvise smooth melodies. The next song on the album is “Take Five”, one of the most popular songs. “Take Five” has a slow tempo that is similar to “Blue Rondo A La Turk” and it has a rhythmic sound. Even though it has a slow…

Jackson. This letter is on behalf of my colleague multi-talented pianist and composer Gabriel Guerrero in support of his visa application. I had been a world renowned successful professional musician for the last 37 years. My career has allowed me to share stage and recordings with the most prominent musicians of the recent era. My broad touring and recording credentials include Oscar Academy Award Winner and 14-time Grammy Award Winner pianist Herbie Hancock with whom I recorded and toured from…