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Stephen Kovacevich

The American-born pianist of Yugoslavian parents, Stephen Kovacevich, born 17 October 1940, has lived in England for some years, and studied with Myra Hess, 1959-61. His distinguished career flowered over the years, and many impressive recordings bear testimony to his interpretative powers.

A selection of articles about Stephen Kovacevich

Classical music news - 'The C[ritic]s can Drown in their Baths' - English pianist Myra Hess is the subject of Jessica Duchen's new biography, which will be published in February 2025

CD Spotlight. Collaborative Effect - Martha Argerich and friends in Lugano, heard by Barbara Sealock. 'Among the recorded gems of 2013 ...'

Turning Gravity into Grace - Malcolm Troup has three encounters with the sublime

New Contexts - Malcolm Miller reports on a recent Symposium on Beethoven's Diabelli Variations

Depth of Concentration - Stephen Kovacevich plays Beethoven, Schumann and Bach, heard by Mike Wheeler

Ensemble. Remarkable diversity - The Beethoven Intercollegiate Piano Competition, reviewed by Manus Carey

Ensemble - Meeting of minds - Stephen Kovacevich and friends play excellent Mozart and Brahms, enjoyed by Malcolm Miller

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