Richard Strauss.
Richard Strauss and his Heroines The film “Richard Strauss and his Heroines” explores Strauss’ relationship with women. The primary focus lies on his attachment to Pauline, his wife of more than 55 years. Composer Richard …
Monthly Archive:: April 2014
James Ehnes.
Khachaturian: Violin Concerto in D minor Khachaturian’s Violin Concerto was composed in 1940, and dedicated to David Oistrakh who gave the premiere in Moscow that year. It is an interesting work, filled with the …
Louis Lortie.
Louis Lortie plays Chopin (Volume 3). On this CD, pianist Louis Lortie plays Chopin’s four Impromptus and the Piano Sonata in B-Minor, introducing each with a Chopin Nocturne (typically of an improvisatory character) in …
James Levine.
James Levine – Live at Carnegie Hall. Recorded live on May 19, 2013, this concert marked maestro James Levine’s return to the stage after a two-year absence due to injury. His entrance on the …
Yuja Wang and Leonidas Kavakos.
Johannes Brahms: Violin Sonatas Nos. 1-3 On this CD, Leonidas Kavakos joins pianist Yuja Wang to perform the three great Brahms Violin Sonatas. Leonidas Kavakos’ third recent release makes a perfect partner to his …