An internationally renowned pianist who lost dexterity in his hands — and the ability to play his instrument — is finally able to perform again after being fitting with bionic gloves. Returning to his passion after two decades of limitations was undoubtedly an emotional moment for 80-year-old conductor João Carlos Martins, who was left unable … Read more
‘Doo-dah’ hoo-hah after pianist plays Camptown Races for OAP singalong as charity show erupts into race row over the ‘inappropriate’ choice of a song that dates from the era of ‘blackface’ minstrel shows Pianist Sarah Fisher was criticised for‘inappropriate’ choice of song in singalong The song Camptown Races dates from the era of the ‘blackface’ minstrel … Read more
Orthopedic surgeon says being struck by lightning turned him into a concert pianist – despite having no idea how to read or write music Tony Cicoria was struck by lightning at Sleepy Hollow Lake, New York in 1994 Then he started to have an ‘incredible desire to hear classical music’ Cicoria dreamed up a composition … Read more