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Another great pianist, but probably more well known as one of the greatest piano teachers of our time has left us 😢. I have read some of his books which were very insightful and helped me become a better teacher.

Seymour Bernstein - Wikipedia Seymour Abraham Bernstein (April 24, 1927 – April 30, 2026) was an American pianist, composer and teacher.[1] He is the subject of the documentary Seymour: An Introduction directed by the actor Ethan Hawke.[2]

I was just informed by my older daughter, Erika Birnbaum that April 30 is "International Jazz Day". I have to confess that I was totally unaware that there was such a day. I wish I would have known about this earlier and that the gathering was in Chicago this year--I probably would have made an effort to attend 🙃.

About - International Jazz Day In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. International Jazz Day is chaired and led by the....

On January 23, 2026, Marvin Blickenstaff passed away peacefully at his home in Pennsylvania.

As a man of profound faith, he was prepared for the end of his life, having lived his life in service to others.

We at The Frances Clark Center are deeply saddened by his passing and feel immense gratitude for his contributions.

We celebrate his extraordinary life, influential leadership, pedagogical and musical gifts, and love for us all—a lasting, transformative legacy.

It’s that time again! Choir of King's College, Cambridge’s Nine Lessons and Carols, join Anthony and his family as they continue this beautiful Christmas Eve tradition.

Listen to 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' on Christmas Eve YourClassical will present a live broadcast of the annual Christmas Eve service of 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' from King's College, Cambridge, on Christmas Eve. Find out more about this treasured holiday tradition and how you can listen online!

Something Anthony has in common with the elite Choir of King's College, Cambridge is being able to sing for the choral music-loving Estonians. Back in 1990 Anthony was part of Kantorei at the University of Iowa which toured the then USSR. He remembers fondly how deep the Estonians love for singing goes.

Tomorrow as part of Anthony’s family’s love of choral music they will be continuing their long standing tradition of listening to the King’s Choir Christmas Eve service, Nine Lessons and Carols. Join him and others around the world at 3PM GMT, or 9AM central.

Continuing along the Thanksgiving Highlights here is an article on the Organ soloist who did a magnificent job performing the Handel.

Esky Baroque performs choral and organ concert Esky Baroque performed a selection of pieces for chorus, organ and orchestra at Saint Joseph and Saint Patrick Parish in Escanaba.

As Anthony is gearing up for the Christmas season, he wanted to share some of his thanksgiving highlights.

First up is a baroque concert his eldest daughter performed in. A short intro with one of his favorites by Monteverdi, followed by a wonderful little Handel Organ Concerto and topped off with Bach’s Magnificat. Here is the Manteverdi and Handel!

Esky Baroque

Esky Baroque 2025 Fall Concert Partial Unfortunately the signal cut out a little after intermission, but here's the first half of the concert.