Edward Said’s piano teacher recalls Ignace Tiegerman in Cairo.

When you play, use your imagination, make things happen. This way the music will be alive! – Ignace Tiegerman Tiegerman: … Continue reading

Happy 200th Birthday to Joe Green (a.k.a. Giuseppe Verdi)!

The great Italian opera traditions that exploded in the 19th century are primarily due to Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901). Not only … Continue reading