On a blistering hot afternoon in July, pianist, Siqian Li, delivered a spectacular performance of romantic repertoire at St James’s Church, Piccadilly. Chopin’s Sonata No.2, comprising the famous Funeral March, and a new arrangement of Ravel’s Valse, topped the virtuosic bill. Li drew quite a crowd*, even in the heat. Karine Hetherington of ArtMuseLondon went…
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The Show Must Go On. Piano Competitions During a Pandemic.
Siqian Li in rehearsal at St James’s Church, Bayswater. Even during a pandemic, one of the world’s premier piano competitions continues. The contestants who have come through for the 2021 Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition can be seen here: https://arims.org.il/competitors-2021/ The final rounds take place in live concert at Tel Aviv between 29th April-3rd May this year….