Beware the Pot-Bellied Monster

By Graham Fitch, 2026-03-26

Posted in: Practising

Learn how to shape the three-layered texture in piano playing. Discover practical tips for balancing melody, harmony and bass with clarity and control.

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Pedal in Bach: Yes or No?

By Graham Fitch, 2026-03-23

Posted in: Pedalling, Performance Practice

The sustaining pedal didn’t exist in Bach’s world – so should we use when playing Baroque music?

Tags: andras schiff angela hewitt bach finger pedalling Mark Ainley Murray Perahia pedalling style

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The Hidden Origins of Liszt’s Liebestraum

By Informance, 2026-03-19

Posted in: Inspiration, Learning Pieces

Did you know Liszt’s Liebestraum began as a song? Discover the hidden origins of this beloved piano work and its fascinating transformation.

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The Hidden Origins of Liszt’s Liebestraum

The Evolution of Piano Sound

By Informance, 2026-03-09

Posted in: Events, Pedalling

Join Graham Fitch’s Piano Day 2026 online workshops on 29th March and learn how to pedal with stylistic understanding and confidence in Baroque and Romantic repertoire!

Tags: fanny hensel interpretation js bach Mendelssohn Schubert style

Special Edition Technique Clinic

By Informance, 2026-03-02

Posted in: Technique

In our next special edition technique clinic, Fred Karpoff answers questions on overcoming technical roadblocks and unlocking greater expressive freedom at the piano.

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