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Marked by its technical bravura, Widmung (or Dedication in English) has remained one of the most popular encore pieces in piano recital, allowing pianists to display their virtuosity. However, Widmung is much more than a …

Schubert wrote his String Quartet in C major, D. 46, between the 3rd and 7th March 1813. The first movement starts with an obvious echo of Mozart’s Dissonance Quartet, with its chromatically descending Baroque motif. …

By 1892, when he was working on early sections of his sixth symphony, Tchaikovsky was one of the most famous composers in the world — a man whose fame redounded to the glory of his …

I first heard Hilary Hahn in Carmel, California as her career was just beginning. Now, many years later she is a wonderful and experienced performer. As is the case with most artists, her visibility to …

Hélène Grimaud is not just a deeply passionate and committed musical artist whose pianistic accomplishments play a central role in her life. She is a woman with multiple talents that extend far beyond the instrument …