Tchaikovsky’s ‘pathétique’ brings his life to a close

Holding onto the minims whilst playing the triplet quavers might feel awkward at first, but it’s a great way to help improve the individuality of each finger. Things become more challenging as the exe

As we sat at a well-worn wooden kitchen table in the leafy Moseley suburb of Birmingham, Judith Yates pointed at a spreadsheet on her MacBook. Each row told a clear story, painstakingly collected by t

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