This New York Times Critics’ Pick follows some of the world’s best amateur pianists for one week of intense competition and camaraderie at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, which reminds us all of the passion that burns within us.
As National Security Advisor, Condoleeza Rice has her hands full. In addition to being an accomplished pianist, she is a ringmaster of sorts — distilling sometimes disparate views and presenting them clearly and concisely to [...]