Fingers and Feet: A Journey to the Organ Bench is a new tutor book created specifically to support learners starting the organ as their very first instrument www.rscmshop.com/books/978085...

Finishing the Unfinished crosseyedpianist.com/2026/01/19/f... #schubert #pianomusic

‘Dreamscapes’ Emanuil Ivanov at the 1901 Arts Club Wednesday 21 January www.1901artsclub.com/21-jan-2026-... #pianomusic #concerts #booknow

'Be yourself and write as much as you can'... meettheartist.online/2026/01/19/j...

Two sets of songs are the latest releases in the ongoing publication of Ailsa Dixon’s scores by Composers Edition. Josie Dixon, the composer’s daughter, provides an insight into the pieces @crosseyedpianist.bsky.social whatsnew.composersedition.com/new-ailsa-di...

Charles Trenet Boum! arr. Alexis Weissenberg. The first single from pianist Siqian Li’s debut album open.spotify.com/album/7rbPcN...

‘Have you ever wondered why we ‘play’ musical instruments? If you’re like me, it doesn’t feel at all like playing; ‘practising’, ‘learning’ or ‘studying’ are the usual descriptions.’ Guest post by @orlandomurrin.bsky.social crosseyedpianist.com/2026/01/12/w... #piano #playpiano #practising

There’s still time to join this ‘Big Sing’ of Haydn’s Creation. Next rehearsal is on Sunday 25 Jan at Dorking Halls, led by Neil Ferris Find out more here lhmf.org.uk/future-event... #choralmusic #comeandsing #haydn

Royal School of Church Music seeks Deputy Director, Education #MusicEducation #JobAlert www.rscm.org.uk/join-us/work...

Of all the musical jewels Olivier Messiaen left us, his Turangalîla-symphonie is most commonly associated with him. It is not a symphony in any traditional sense but rather a mosaic of ten movements that unfolds over an hour and twenty minutes crosseyedpianist.com

The Royal School of Church Music launches a major new choral commission as part of its centenary celebrations in 2027. #choralmusic #newmusic crosseyedpianist.com/2025/12/01/s...

Hear this music live at St George’s Bristol on 19 March www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/ltc...

A late masterpiece by Beethoven lies at the heart of this new release by Icelandic pianist Vikingur Olafsson to create a dialogue across the centuries…. crosseyedpianist.com/2025/12/19/a...

You can just pitch up and sing!

'Amadeus' reimagined: Genius or Gimmick? crosseyedpianist.com/2026/01/04/a...

New year, new music! 🎵

‘Rules don’t create art. If something feels right, if it sparks a visceral reaction inside you, it’s worth something Thomas Luke, pianist & composer – MEET THE ARTIST Debut album 16 January meettheartist.online/2026/01/09/t...

‘Be curious, listen hard and stick to your guns.’ RIP Jonthan Powell - a fine pisnist and a big mind meettheartist.online/2026/01/07/j...

Tomorrow night! 👇🏼🎶👇🏼

New year, new music! 🎵

Songs of the Spirit - an exciting new co-commissioning project for choirs crosseyedpianist.com/2025/12/01/s... #choralmusic #newmusic #getinvolved

'Amadeus' reimagined: Genius or Gimmick? crosseyedpianist.com/2026/01/04/a...

‘Sometimes you get moments, or even whole movements in concerts where you feel completely as one with your three colleagues. Feeling like you’ve somehow found the three other quarters that challenge and perfectly complement you.’ Interview with ConsoneQuartet meettheartist.online/2026/01/02/c...

Delighted to be working with Leith Hill Music Festival this spring #choirs #choralmusic #musicfestivals

Wow: great paragraph on the British obsession with graded music exams. This is piano teacher Alice Pinto quoting from @jessicaduchen.bsky.social 's novel, Alicia's Gift, in an interview with @crosseyedpianist.bsky.social . Here's the whole article: crosseyedpianist.com/2014/09/22/a... #PianoTeaching

🎶 Come & sing Haydn’s Creation with Leith Hill Music Festival! Experienced singers welcome 1st rehearsal Sat 10th Jan, concert Sunday 8 March 2026 conducted by Neil Ferris, all in Dorking Halls. Registration here lhmf.org.uk/future-event... #choir #choralmusic

Now is the time to watch Margin Call - if you haven’t already seen it… www.imdb.com/title/tt1615... #silver

We visited Tyneham yesterday www.visit-dorset.com/listing/tyne... #Dorset

My chef son gave me a Bundt tin for Christmas! Here’s my first attempt at making bundts #homebaking

Gary Graffman, Piano Virtuoso and Renowned Teacher, Dies at 97 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/a...

A big thank you to everyone who reads, comments upon, shares and contributes to my site Season’s Greetings from The Cross-Eyed Pianist crosseyedpianist.com/2025/12/24/s...

Young singers are invited to spend half term at the RSCM Beverley Course, four inspiring days of music-making, friendship and singing in the beautiful setting of Beverley Minster. Learn more: www.chorally.co/c/courses/rs...

Discover a week of great music and shared experience at the RSCM Bath Course 2026, combining high-quality choral training, a strong sense of community and the inspiration of Bath Abbey. More details: www.chorally.co/c/courses/rs...

RSCM is looking for a creative, experienced leader for its Education programme. Hybrid Deputy Director (Education) role in Salisbury, £45k–£50k FTE. Apply by 13 Jan 2026. Apply now: www.chorally.co/c/find-jobs/...

“dare to be who you are” Meet the Artist interview with Isaac Shieh, horn player meettheartist.online/2025/12/22/i...

Happy Winter #Solstice My homage to Stonehenge in panisse (recipe here www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chic...)

A late masterpiece by Beethoven lies at the heart of this new release by Icelandic pianist Vikingur Olafsson to create a dialogue across the centuries…. crosseyedpianist.com/2025/12/19/a...

Songs of the Spirit - an exciting new co-commissioning project for choirs crosseyedpianist.com/2025/12/01/s... #choralmusic #newmusic #getinvolved

Twelfth Night Delights at historic Ham House Stables, in support of the RNLI Tuesday 6 January www.ticketsource.co.uk/7-star-arts/... #lifeboats #rnli #charityconcert #twelfthnight

Some highlights from 7 Star Arts ‘Gershwin 1925’ concert on 3 December, marking the centenary of the premiere of Gershwin’s Concerto in F with pianists Tyler Hay & Viv McLean

Classic Gershwin XXXtra - the original full-length version with four artists. Part of the 7 Star Arts residency Monday 15 December 2025 @ 1901 Arts Club www.1901artsclub.com/15-dec-2025-... #gershwin

‘Christmas Lullaby’ by Thomas Hewitt Jones- the Royal School of Church Music’s Featured Carol for 2025 Performed by members of the RSCM Youth Choir, directed by Lucy Joy Morris, with the Vivum Orchestra. Filmed on location at St Stephen's Church, South Dulwich youtube.com/watch?v=zg78...

The Spirit of Love’ – rediscovered chamber music by Ailsa Dixon crosseyedpianist.com/2025/08/17/t...

The Royal School of Church Music launches a major new choral commission as part of its centenary celebrations in 2027. #choralmusic #newmusic crosseyedpianist.com/2025/12/01/s...

Of all the musical jewels Olivier Messiaen left us, his Turangalîla-symphonie is most commonly associated with him. It is not a symphony in any traditional sense but rather a mosaic of ten movements that unfolds over an hour and twenty minutes crosseyedpianist.com

‘To sing great music which speaks to me, with great colleagues, for appreciative audiences, and to earn a living doing it’ meettheartist.online/2025/12/01/e...

Royal School of Church Music seeks Deputy Director, Education #MusicEducation #JobAlert www.rscm.org.uk/join-us/work...