| Up to eighteen pianists will advance to the semifinal round, where each will present a program of no more than twenty minutes. |
| The pedal plays a large role in creating a musical perception of legato, and for small-handed pianists, it is indispensable. |
| Bands of that era also featured great pianists, bassists, trumpeters, flautists, violinists, and occasional saxophonists. |
| Many professional pianists avoid it due to the astounding technical difficulties it poses. |
| The studios have pianists and sometimes drummers or other musicians who improvise as the dancers dance. |
| Apparently Tilson Thomas and Grierson were the first pianists to record this reduction. |
