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Scotland’s classical superstar Nicola Benedetti has withdrawn from her RSNO performances in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow due to injury.

Our introduction to the greatest classical pianists and their most essential recordings, complete with links to the original Gramophone reviews. Featuring Martha Argerich, Vladimir Horowitz, Igor Levit and Maria João Pires

Levit, one of the world’s eminent pianists, appeared with the orchestra at Carnegie Hall eight years after making his New York debut.

Group in favour of supplying Kyiv with weapons noticeably younger than those of opposing view

Pianist Igor Levit, Nobel laureate Herta Müller and 55 other intellectuals have sent an appeal to Chancellor Olaf Scholz. They say Germany should supply heavy weapons to Ukraine.

Russian artists and athletes, many of whom oppose the invasion, are being banned from events in protest of the war in Ukraine.

A pianist widely admired by his fellow artists, Radu Lupu was known for his interpretations of Brahms, Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven, among others. Lupu retired from performing in 2019.

A pianist widely admired by his fellow artists, Radu Lupu was known for his interpretations of Brahms, Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven, among others. Lupu retired from performing in 2019.

The star pianist goes to the far side with Shostakovich and Ronald Stevenson, while the Scots guitarist reins it in