February 2008

Emanuel Ax

Sunday, February 03, 2008

In a world where pianists are often admired for their powerful and dazzling techniques, Emanuel Ax, the first pianist to appear on Mad About Music, is known for his poetic temperament. He first captured public attention when at age 25 he won the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition. And today he criss-crosses the world appearing with leading orchestras performing chamber music with star collaborators, playing sold-out recitals in the most celebrated concert halls – and continuing his string of award-winning recordings. A few years ago Carnegie Hall even presented an entire concert series built around his artistry.