Piano Sonata #15 by Schubert
When Schubert’s C major Piano Sonata, D840 was first published in 1861, it was given the title Relique in the mistaken belief that it was the composer’s last work. In fact, it was composed in April 1825, …
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Passionate Tchaikovsky by Anne-Sophie Mutter
Tchaikovsky’s only violin concerto was composed in 1878, with the first performance not until 1881 by the Vienna Philharmonic with soloist Adolf Brodsky. Having been composed in the latter part of his career, it was …
Elgar’s Enigma Variations…
The story is told of how Edward Elgar, returning home from giving violin lessons, sat down at the piano and, to unwind, began improvising. His wife, Alice, commented favorably on the tune that emerged and …
Haydn’s String Quartet Opus 20, #5 in F-Minor
The movements of this work by Josef Haydn are as follows: Allegro moderato Minuetto Adagio Finale: Fuga a due soggetti The key of F minor was Haydn’s key of choice to express his darkest and …
Grigory Sokolov Plays Brahms’ Intermezzo Op 117, #2
The opening of Brahms’ Intermezzo in B-flat Minor (Opus 117, No. 2) is astonishing. The piece is off and running from the start, suggesting multiple tonal regions. Brahms displays his mastery of ambiguity, that makes …