Great Women Pianists, Part 1

The latest stories from www.wqxr.org · Jul 12, 2026

Women have played a central role in the history and popularization of the piano. The instrument became a central feature in the 19th century home, with many mothers teaching and encouraging their children to play. Popular tunes, as well as works by Chopin and Mozart, reverberated through the home, and hymns were the Sunday soundtrack. This week, host David Dubal begins a four-part series exploring some of the greatest women pianists — artists who have made indelible contributions to the art form through performance, recording and teaching. On this program, we hear such greats as Rosalyn…