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Recent Examples of pianist
Cho has noted his admiration for the great early-twentieth-century French pianist Marcelle Meyer, whose Ravel recordings are unsurpassed.
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Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
On Friday, Pouliot will perform at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall in La Jolla with American pianist Henry Kramer.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Young pianists in grades K-12 can compete for the first-place prize of a $250 contract to perform one movement of a concerto in a concert with the North Coast Symphony Orchestra on June 14.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
The composer asks for a gradual crescendo, which most pianists interpret as a stepwise intensification of the big chords, with the low notes following suit.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
On Friday, Pouliot will perform at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall in La Jolla with American pianist Henry Kramer.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Young pianists in grades K-12 can compete for the first-place prize of a $250 contract to perform one movement of a concerto in a concert with the North Coast Symphony Orchestra on June 14.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
The composer asks for a gradual crescendo, which most pianists interpret as a stepwise intensification of the big chords, with the low notes following suit.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pianist
Noun
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In a sit-down with the Tribune, Pellico reflected on his more than three decades as an organist.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Jo was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hector and loved being an organist, pianist and custodian.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Ayers began to gain widespread recognition for his collaboration with flutist Herbie Mann.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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Celeb flutist Nestor Torres chatted with Miami Beach’s First Couple from the sidelines, inquiring as to what the insanity was all about.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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Consisting of singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham, Led Zeppelin was formed in 1968.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Gilmore is a powerhouse drummer who has worked with Chick Corea, Nicholas Payton and others.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Poncho Sanchez: Grammy Award-winning percussionist, conguero and bandleader Poncho Sanchez recorded a live performance at the Belly Up in 2023.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Brady was a percussionist in the KC Jazz Quintet and became a member of the Elder Statesmen of Kansas City Jazz, an esteemed group of performers recognized for their impact on the local scene, going on to serve on the advisory committee of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2025
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This is about great music, a great program, a great conductor, and outstanding soloists.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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In jazz band, Francis is an innovative soloist and sensitive musical conversationalist.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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At dusk, trumpeter Felice Carella and singer Davide Capuano serenaded the pope with a rendition of Schubert’s Ave Maria under his window.—
Silvia Stellacci,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Other performers included Lady Gaga and Harry Connick Jr. with jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard, the Soul Rebels and the Original Pinettes.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Feb. 2025
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The enthusiasm of Lifeson and his bandmates — bassist Andy Curran, keyboardist Alfio Annibalini and singer Maiah Wynne — from working on the Envy of None album carried over into the supergroup’s new sophomore record Stygian Wavz, which comes out on Friday, March 28.—
David Chiu,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The band that also features original members producer/drummer Butch Vig and guitarist/keyboardists Duke Erikson and Steve Marker recently wrapped a South American tour and have a pair of dates in Mexico in early April.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Pianist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pianist. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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