Montréal, Bourgogne - Return in November 2018 Yveline Ciazynski, August 28, 2017 We are looking forward to a sixth Institute in Alan's namesake town (he was born in Montréal, Canada). Our hosts are Graham and Christine Battye, an English music-loving couple who have created an artistic oasis in one of the loveliest parts of Burgundy. read more
Two new translations Milos Yankovitch, August 28, 2017 Several of Alan Fraser's works have already been translated: The Craft of Piano Playing in German and Serbian and All Thumbs in French. We are excited to offer two new translations to our European fans early in 2018: Honing the Pianistic Self-Image in both French and German. The French version has been published by Editions Delatour and can be bought on their website. The German version will be published by STACCATO VERLAG, who are most well-known for PianoNews magazine, in April 2018. read more
Alan's fourth book: Play the Piano with Your Whole Self Alan Fraser, DAugust 28, 2017 Like all my earlier books, this one is taking longer to edit than to write. It's my most ambitious project to date, with whole sections on harpsichord technique, biotensegrity, and infant development of movement skills - all related back to the hand on the keyboard. Hoping to have it ready by early 2018. read more
Alan Fraser 2017 Recitals Sophia Cholich, August 28, 2017 Alan's program for 2018 will include the Bach-Busoni C major Toccata, Adagio & Fugue. Other compositions to be confirmed. Watch this space for details of time and place. read more
Clavier Companion Interview Sophia Cholich, August 27, 2017 Alan gave an interview in the July/August 2015 issue of Clavier Companion magazine. In it he speaks of Feldenkrais and piano, and gives a new explanation of the pleasures and pitfalls of arm weight technique. For the whole article, read more Scott McBride-Smith Clavier Companion magazine read more
Even newer version of this site now in the works Alan Fraser, August 28, 2017 Meet Jovan Haji-Djuric, creator of pianotechnique.org and wizard designer of this site. Its new look and functionality are soon to be further improved as Jovan is now creating an all-new site combing the store, the institute and articles and reviews. read more