pianism
Americannoun
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the artistry and technique of a pianist.
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performance by a pianist.
an evening of first-rate pianism.
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It feels as if he’s letting us in on a private communion with his hero as he deepens his own pianism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
His two Armory recitals exhibited pianism of poetic freedom, assured interpretive choices and a D.J.’s ear for subtle musical connections.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2023
In conversation, she pairs thoughtfulness with a peppery exuberance, a mix that reflects her pianism.
From New York Times ● Nov. 6, 2022
A cerebral and illuminating pianist, especially in contemporary repertoire, he’s not a player who dazzles you with pianism per se, instead reaching through the music to find expression and communication.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 14, 2019
This rare combination of the virtuoso and the poet places Joseffy outside the pale of popular "pianism."
From Franz Liszt by James Huneker
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