Although football is once again capturing the world’s attention during the latest World Cup, it is easy to forget that some of the sport’s most devoted fans came from a wide variety of professions. One of them was the composer Dmitri Shostakovich. Today, Shostakovich is remembered as one of the greatest composers of the 20th … Continue reading “Why was one of the world’s greatest composers so passionate about football?”
Month: June 2026
How Grand Piano Is Rethinking the Meaning of Competition
In June, Moscow welcomed the latest edition of the Grand Piano Competition, an international event for young pianists founded by renowned Russian pianist Denis Matsuev. Over the past decade, the competition has grown from a personal initiative into one of the most prestigious opportunities for exceptionally talented, young musicians. What makes the competition particularly remarkable … Continue reading “How Grand Piano Is Rethinking the Meaning of Competition”