The biomechanics of piano playing: a systematic review with practical examples from Chopin's Études.

Étude Op. 10 No. 1 Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)

Kyungseop Yoon, (G)

Ballade No. 4 Op. in F minor, Op. 52 Frédéric Chopin

Daniel Kim, (G)

About the Artist

Hailed as “a startlingly subtle and visionary pianist” with “a rare blend of charm and mastery”, Croatian pianist Aljoša Jurinić [al-yo-sha YOO-ri-nich] has established himself as a prizewinner and finalist of the world's most prestigious piano competitions, such as Chopin, Queen Elisabeth, Leeds, and Schumann. He has appeared as a soloist and with orchestras at prominent venues in around 40 countries across five continents, including Carnegie Hall, Wiener Musikverein, a 35-day solo recital tour across China, and five sold-out performances in a row of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in Croatia. Aljoša's music is featured on six albums, including three solo releases: Chopin Alive (CristoforiumArt, 2016), Correspondances (KNS Classical, 2020), and Chopin: Sonatas No. 2 and No. 3 (Longplay Classical, 2025). He holds a Konzertexamen degree from the University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar and a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree from the University of Toronto, where he completed a thesis on piano biomechanics. He is currently pursuing this line of research as a Visiting Artist at MIT's Institute for Medical Engineering and Science.