The singular, compelling artistry of pianist Thomas Labé has been embraced by audiences and critics alike the world over. His 1987 debut at New York's Carnegie Hall (as First Prize winner of the Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition) was singled out by The New York Times as "the most interesting among the week's debutantes."

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Thomas Labé's growing list of commercially released recordings has garnered exceptional praise in the international press including a "Best of the Year" citation for his debut recording, The Virtuoso Johann Strauss (1992). Click on any of the links below for complete information.

The Virtuoso Johann Strauss (1992)

Transcendental Bach (1994)

Liszt: Works for Violin and Piano (1997)

Howard Hanson: Works for Piano (2000)

Dedication: Music of Robert Schumann (2008)

Visions of Bach (2000) - compilation

Nostalgie: Original German Cast Recording (1992)

Click here for complete information and links to videos by Thomas Labé ranging from perennial favorites like Claude Debussy's "Clair de lune" to a world-premiere recording of Johann Sebastian Bach's monumental Organ Prelude and Fugue in B Minor in a dazzling piano arrangement.

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Welcome to Planet Piano, my blog devoted to piano, piano playing and the great art of music. Drop by anytime!

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As a scholar of the piano repertoire, Thomas Labé has examined manuscripts and other source materials for composers ranging from Johann Sebastian Bach to Lionel Barrymore. His first publication as editor-in-chief, a landmark new edition of Robert Schumann's beloved Piano Concerto in A Minor ...

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Find out what's on the Maestro's most recent recommended reading list, and what's currently on the nightstand.

READING LIST

Here are links to some of the most worthwhile music scholarship sites on the internet.

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Visit the Scholarium to network and discuss any aspect of music and music scholarship.

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Cooking is my favorite form of relaxation and has a lot in common with giving a musical performance - both involve preparation and presentation. Click on the links below to view the ever-expanding body of animated recipes.

RECIPES BY COURSE

RECIPES BY CUISINE

MOST RECENT

Enter the gallery for photographs and information on some of my favorite kitchen gear. I'm not one for gadgets and gimmicks but this collection I find indispensable. Coming soon, cooking videos!

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FAVORITE COOKBOOKS

COOKING VIDEOS

Here are links to some of my favorite food sites, from professional equipment supplies to exotic food stuffs.

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Welcome to Chez Labé, my blog having everything to do with great food and wine. Join in to swap recipes, ideas, techniques and anything else.

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Horses came roaring into my life about five years ago and they're here to stay! Whether charging over a course of fences, hacking around in the open pasture at sunset, or even grabbing a sandwich, a bag of carrots, and having "lunch" with the herd ...

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Enter the gallery for pictures not only of my two horses, but two dogs as well!

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Here are links to some of my favorite horse sites, for tack, apparel and more.

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Visits to the stable are always enervating experiences as it is teeming with life: horse of all sizes (from newborn foals to enormous thoroughbreds), ponies, miniature horses, donkeys, dogs, cats and so on. Visit Equivana to discuss anything about our equine companions..

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