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Recent Examples of pianist
Russian conductor and pianist Maxim Emelyanychev brings improvisational flair to Baroque and classical period music.
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Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
This mindful music experience is hosted by MindTravel, which was created by composer and pianist Murray Hidary.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Gwen is an accomplished pianist currently working at Certificate of Merit Level 9.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
But hearing him in a duo with up-and-coming Swiss-Italian pianist Francesco Piemontesi should be a special treat.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
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Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
This mindful music experience is hosted by MindTravel, which was created by composer and pianist Murray Hidary.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Gwen is an accomplished pianist currently working at Certificate of Merit Level 9.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
But hearing him in a duo with up-and-coming Swiss-Italian pianist Francesco Piemontesi should be a special treat.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pianist
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The quartet also features violinist Sindri Lederer, violist Andrea Berger and pianist Antonia Koster.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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But guest violinist Nick Eanet’s instrument too often disappeared in combinations, especially with fairly bold projection from interim principal bassoonist George Sakakeeny.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Mar. 2026
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For a while, Rodin’s father played violin and sang on the vaudeville circuit in Chicago, and Merrill’s uncle Gil Rodin became a saxophonist in bands led by Ben Pollack and Bob Crosby, Bing’s brother.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The group consists of violinist Yale Strom, vocalist Elizabeth Schwartz, tenor saxophonist and flutist Tripp Sprague, guitarist Fred Benedetti and contrabassist Luke Little.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Eagles played their first concert without Joe Walsh in 51 years in January when the guitarist was taken down by the flu.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2026
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In the eighties, Thorn boxed professionally, as a middleweight, ultimately fighting Roberto Durán, a five-time world champ, before turning to a career as a guitarist and singer.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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My grandmother was the organist for the choir.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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An organist was holding court in the bar.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Mar. 2026
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The group consists of violinist Yale Strom, vocalist Elizabeth Schwartz, tenor saxophonist and flutist Tripp Sprague, guitarist Fred Benedetti and contrabassist Luke Little.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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Japanese percussionist and bamboo flutist Kaoru Watanabe and Sicilian multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi contribute to the polyrhythmic grooves and spacious, reflective passages.—
Andrew Gilbert,
San Francisco Chronicle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Wayne Henderson, trombonist for the Jazz Crusaders, had co-produced the debut album, 1984’s Centipede, for Michael’s sister Rebbie with Michael, Tito, and Randy Jackson.—
Greg Poole,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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Fennell, who is also a trombonist, has been conducting the band for about 10 months.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Rich really is the drummer and everyone else is playing to Rich, even our drummer.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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Last summer, Good Charlotte dropped its eighth studio album, Motel Du Cap, which marked the band’s first LP without drummer Dean Butterworth following his departure in early 2025.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2026
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Tiu, a Southern California harpist who has graced stages from Seattle to Savannah, recently served as Visiting Principal Harp of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Scottish harpist Maeve Gilchrist, American violinist Mazz Swift and Congolese guitarist Niwel Tsumbu make up the ensemble’s texturally acute international string section.—
Andrew Gilbert,
San Francisco Chronicle,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Pianist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pianist. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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