Chris Lloyd: PianistCandlelight Concerts: Stop Hating, Start Learning.What can we learn from an experience we all intensely dislike?11h ago11h ago
Chris Lloyd: PianistIn the Age of Instagram, Quality Doesn’t Matter AnymoreWhat’s more important? In the 21st Century, it’s not the quality of the experience, only the image.Sep 2Sep 2
Chris Lloyd: PianistREVIEW: Slipped Disc (Norman Lebrecht).Lebrecht manages to marry vitriol with arrogance, more often than not emerging as bit of a twat. 1 out of 5 stars.Aug 26Aug 26
Chris Lloyd: PianistMusic: Meaning Beyond the NotesHow the history and context of classical music teaches us more than just the obvious.Aug 19Aug 19
Chris Lloyd: PianistIn Praise of SilenceA rare article not critiquing anything in paticular, but celebrating an oft-forgotten critical element in music.Jul 30Jul 30
Chris Lloyd: PianistThe Case Against Being a Judgemental TwatThere are enough people trying to bring us down without us needing to join the pack.Jul 22Jul 22
Chris Lloyd: PianistCritiquing the CritiqueGiving one back to classical music’s least important figures: those who write about it.Jul 15Jul 15
Chris Lloyd: PianistMusicians are WorthlessAt least, in the eyes of the consuming public. Admitting this is the first step to understanding how to demonstrate our value.Jul 8Jul 8
Chris Lloyd: PianistClassical Music Etiquette For BeginnersHow to best ‘enjoy’ yourself at a concert. Or not.Jul 1Jul 1
Chris Lloyd: PianistBeethoven Is Dead And He Doesn’t Care About You.Against the one-size-fits-all model of musical interpretationJun 24Jun 24
