PS Picks: Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou's Mystical Music
PS Picks is a selection of the best things that the magazine's staff and contributors are reading, watching, or otherwise paying attention to in the worlds of art, politics, and culture.
Piano
How to Save Classical Music, According to Stephen Hough
As the genre faces tough economic times, the acclaimed pianist is rethinking how to perform, present, and market it.
The Mozart Effect Isn’t Limited to the Young
New research from Italy finds the brains of healthy elderly patients respond to hearing a Mozart piano sonata.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Champion Piano Player Who Wants You to Notice Even the Smallest of Victories
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
What Leads to a Lifetime of Music-Making?
Swedish researchers put their finger on a variety of factors, including starting early in life and taking lessons more than once a week.