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AEOLIAN HARP - wind harp musical instrument
An Aeolian harp (also wind harp) is a musical instrument that is played by the wind and therefore acts to symbolize the bridge between...

Xenia E. Zilli
May 5, 20231 min read


'Karl Kutschera in Wien' Piano
We (pianists) have to get in tune with each piano we play. Some more than 100 years old. It is an incredible experience to play on them....

Xenia E. Zilli
Apr 22, 20231 min read


PIANO CITY ATHENS: Piano Recital
The global music movement Piano City, after Berlin, Madrid, Milan, New York and other metropolitan cities, has arrived in Athens ! On 12,...

Xenia E. Zilli
Apr 17, 20231 min read


THE RIGHT CONDITIONS ...
Why is Maria João Pires the best mentor for me ? I will tell you the story about an orchid that I got. I never wanted an orchid because I...

Xenia E. Zilli
Apr 14, 20231 min read


SYNAESTHESIA: Why Can Some People 'Hear' Colours ?
About 4 percent of the people on Earth experience a mysterious phenomenon called synaesthesia. The word 'synaesthesia' has Greek roots....

Xenia E. Zilli
Apr 7, 20232 min read


~ PIANO ~
Just a keyboard musical instrument or a bridge to that special place which transcends any other way of communication and is in return...

Xenia E. Zilli
Apr 7, 20232 min read


What I feel during my recitals, or concerts
Someone asked me how I feel during my recitals, or concerts. At first, I really did not know what to say as there are thousands of...

Xenia E. Zilli
Apr 6, 20231 min read


THE PIANIST
To be a pianist is NOT a job ! It is who we are. We start playing at a very tender age of 3 - 5 and continue playing for many hours,...

Xenia E. Zilli
Apr 1, 20231 min read


PIANO RECITAL: 'Tender Moments' - lovingly dedicated to Maria João Pires (every single note of it).
Repeated by request. Fully booked again. Thank you so very much. ❤ 🙏 . There is going to be a slight change in the programme. But I will...

Xenia E. Zilli
Mar 31, 20231 min read


HOW PLAYING PIANO AFFECTS THE BRAIN
Physical changes in the brain: Positive changes in the power and structure of the brain have been observed after as little as 5 months...

Xenia E. Zilli
Mar 3, 20233 min read
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