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World Master Pianists looks back with gratitude on an extraordinary week with Grigory Sokolov in Belgium and the Netherlands. From Beethoven and Schubert to the six substantial encores that [...]
Gepubliceerd op 15 June, 2026World Master Pianists looks back with gratitude on an extraordinary week with Grigory Sokolov in Belgium and the Netherlands. From Beethoven and Schubert to the six substantial encores that [...]
Gepubliceerd op 15 June, 2026Something special is happening in The Hague. The city is buzzing with piano music, and in the 2026–2027 season, that energy will come together in a series of concerts [...]
Gepubliceerd op 2 April, 2026Something special is happening in The Hague. The city is buzzing with piano music, and in the 2026–2027 season, that energy will come together in a series of concerts [...]
Gepubliceerd op 2 April, 2026In consultation with all parties involved, it has been decided – contrary to earlier announcements – to cancel Marc-André Hamelin's recital, which was to take over the scheduled duo [...]
Gepubliceerd op 7 November, 2025In consultation with all parties involved, it has been decided – contrary to earlier announcements – to cancel Marc-André Hamelin's recital, which was to take over the scheduled duo [...]
Gepubliceerd op 7 November, 2025A farewell that touches the musical heart It is with a still sadness, and above all with deep gratitude, that we announce that Maria João Pires has had to [...]
Gepubliceerd op 4 November, 2025A farewell that touches the musical heart It is with a still sadness, and above all with deep gratitude, that we announce that Maria João Pires has had to [...]
Gepubliceerd op 4 November, 2025The renowned Portuguese pianist Maria João Pires has been awarded the Helena Vaz da Silva European Award 2025. The jury hailed her as “a pianist of world-class distinction” and [...]
Gepubliceerd op 19 September, 2025The renowned Portuguese pianist Maria João Pires has been awarded the Helena Vaz da Silva European Award 2025. The jury hailed her as “a pianist of world-class distinction” and [...]
Gepubliceerd op 19 September, 2025The unique duo recital by Maria João Pires and Marc-André Hamelin on 20 April 2026 in Amare, The Hague, will take place as planned, but in a different venue. [...]
Gepubliceerd op 2 September, 2025The unique duo recital by Maria João Pires and Marc-André Hamelin on 20 April 2026 in Amare, The Hague, will take place as planned, but in a different venue. [...]
Gepubliceerd op 2 September, 2025It is with due pride and deep admiration that World Master Pianists congratulates this internationally renowned pianist on receiving the prestigious Praemium Imperiale, also known as the ‘Nobel Prize [...]
Gepubliceerd op 20 July, 2025It is with due pride and deep admiration that World Master Pianists congratulates this internationally renowned pianist on receiving the prestigious Praemium Imperiale, also known as the ‘Nobel Prize [...]
Gepubliceerd op 20 July, 2025It is with regret that World Master Pianists must announce that Maria João Pires' recital, scheduled for Sunday 30 June 2025 at the Nieuwe Kerk in The Hague, will [...]
Gepubliceerd op 14 June, 2025It is with regret that World Master Pianists must announce that Maria João Pires' recital, scheduled for Sunday 30 June 2025 at the Nieuwe Kerk in The Hague, will [...]
Gepubliceerd op 14 June, 2025World-renowned pianist Evgeny Kissin returns to The Hague, now closer than ever. On Saturday evening, 21 June 2025, master pianist Evgeny Kissin will give an exclusive solo recital at [...]
Gepubliceerd op 12 June, 2025World-renowned pianist Evgeny Kissin returns to The Hague, now closer than ever. On Saturday evening, 21 June 2025, master pianist Evgeny Kissin will give an exclusive solo recital at [...]
Gepubliceerd op 12 June, 2025World Master Pianists 2025 – 2026 promises to be an exceptional piano season, with no fewer than five exclusive piano recitals in The Hague. In the heart of the [...]
Gepubliceerd op 11 June, 2025World Master Pianists 2025 – 2026 promises to be an exceptional piano season, with no fewer than five exclusive piano recitals in The Hague. In the heart of the [...]
Gepubliceerd op 11 June, 2025Due to unforeseen travel disruptions regarding a flight, the highly anticipated concert by Master Pianist Arcadi Volodos on 13 February 2025 has been cancelled However, we are delighted to [...]
Gepubliceerd op 13 February, 2025Due to unforeseen travel disruptions regarding a flight, the highly anticipated concert by Master Pianist Arcadi Volodos on 13 February 2025 has been cancelled However, we are delighted to [...]
Gepubliceerd op 13 February, 2025We look back on an extraordinary afternoon with the impressive debut of Sir András Schiff at Amare, The Hague. The recital was truly memorable, not only due to the [...]
Gepubliceerd op 10 February, 2025We look back on an extraordinary afternoon with the impressive debut of Sir András Schiff at Amare, The Hague. The recital was truly memorable, not only due to the [...]
Gepubliceerd op 10 February, 2025"In great art, in great music, there is a sense of liberty and order that should be taken as a model for a good society." - András Schiff Kick [...]
Gepubliceerd op 7 January, 2025"In great art, in great music, there is a sense of liberty and order that should be taken as a model for a good society." - András Schiff Kick [...]
Gepubliceerd op 7 January, 2025You might have noticed: World Master Pianists has embraced a festive transformation in its third season! Our social media, newsletters, and website now sparkle with colors that capture the [...]
Gepubliceerd op 3 December, 2024You might have noticed: World Master Pianists has embraced a festive transformation in its third season! Our social media, newsletters, and website now sparkle with colors that capture the [...]
Gepubliceerd op 3 December, 2024A more radiant overture to summer than with the sounds of Schubert, Schumann and Liszt under the magisterial hands of this musical grand all-rounder is hardly imaginable! On 14 June, [...]
Gepubliceerd op 28 May, 2024A more radiant overture to summer than with the sounds of Schubert, Schumann and Liszt under the magisterial hands of this musical grand all-rounder is hardly imaginable! On 14 June, [...]
Gepubliceerd op 28 May, 2024An unforgettable magical concert by Grigory Sokolov is simply not to be missed. World Master Pianists presents this grand master for the very first time in Amare The Hague on [...]
Gepubliceerd op 10 May, 2024An unforgettable magical concert by Grigory Sokolov is simply not to be missed. World Master Pianists presents this grand master for the very first time in Amare The Hague on [...]
Gepubliceerd op 10 May, 2024Magic was hear-and-feel during the performance of Dutch super piano duo Lucas and Arthur Jussen, Sunday evening 4 February 2024, in a completely sold-out Amare The Hague. . An invisible [...]
Gepubliceerd op 6 February, 2024Magic was hear-and-feel during the performance of Dutch super piano duo Lucas and Arthur Jussen, Sunday evening 4 February 2024, in a completely sold-out Amare The Hague. . An invisible [...]
Gepubliceerd op 6 February, 2024Piano magician Mikhail Pletnev returns to Belgium after five years for a solo recital on 11 October at deSingel Antwerp. Maria João Pires will perform a duo recital with Ignasi [...]
Gepubliceerd op 3 October, 2023Piano magician Mikhail Pletnev returns to Belgium after five years for a solo recital on 11 October at deSingel Antwerp. Maria João Pires will perform a duo recital with Ignasi [...]
Gepubliceerd op 3 October, 2023Due to an unfortunate combination of medical circumstances, Maria João Pires has decided, in consultation with World Master Pianists, to reschedule her solo recital. The new date is Monday, [...]
Gepubliceerd op 27 March, 2023Due to an unfortunate combination of medical circumstances, Maria João Pires has decided, in consultation with World Master Pianists, to reschedule her solo recital. The new date is Monday, [...]
Gepubliceerd op 27 March, 2023A delicate string with thirteen perfect gems. A delicate string with thirteen perfect gems. In her programme selection, the “little” Portuguese master pianist Maria João Pires connects Schumann’s Kinderszenen, [...]
Gepubliceerd op 15 March, 2023A delicate string with thirteen perfect gems. A delicate string with thirteen perfect gems. In her programme selection, the “little” Portuguese master pianist Maria João Pires connects Schumann’s Kinderszenen, [...]
Gepubliceerd op 15 March, 2023"Despite suffering from a fever, Arcadi Volodos played with inimitable litheness, and there was an fervent applause for last-minute substitute Aidan Mikdad." - Herman Rosenberg in Den Haag Centraal. [...]
Gepubliceerd op 6 January, 2023"Despite suffering from a fever, Arcadi Volodos played with inimitable litheness, and there was an fervent applause for last-minute substitute Aidan Mikdad." - Herman Rosenberg in Den Haag Centraal. [...]
Gepubliceerd op 6 January, 2023On Sunday afternoon, November 13, 2022, a series of unique concerts, presented by World Master Pianists, will begin in the main concert hall of AMARE in The Hague. In [...]
Gepubliceerd op 24 October, 2022On Sunday afternoon, November 13, 2022, a series of unique concerts, presented by World Master Pianists, will begin in the main concert hall of AMARE in The Hague. In [...]
Gepubliceerd op 24 October, 2022In an extraordinary interview with Michael Church of the BBC Music Magazine, classical pianist Evgeny Kissin speaks very frankly about the war in Ukraine, his Jewish identity and his experiences [...]
Gepubliceerd op 10 October, 2022In an extraordinary interview with Michael Church of the BBC Music Magazine, classical pianist Evgeny Kissin speaks very frankly about the war in Ukraine, his Jewish identity and his experiences [...]
Gepubliceerd op 10 October, 2022June 2022 saw the dazzling kick-off of World Master Pianists in Brussels: for 3 days, two of the world's greatest pianists performed on the renowned Flagey stage: Evgeny Kissin [...]
Gepubliceerd op 1 August, 2022June 2022 saw the dazzling kick-off of World Master Pianists in Brussels: for 3 days, two of the world's greatest pianists performed on the renowned Flagey stage: Evgeny Kissin [...]
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