Anne-Sophie Mutter Plays Mendelssohn
On July 30, 1838, Felix Mendelssohn wrote to his friend, the well-known German violinist Ferdinand David, “I’d like to write a violin concerto for you next winter; one in E minor sticks in my head, …
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Mandolin Concerto by Avner Dorman
Born in 1975, Avner Dorman completed his Doctoral degree as a C.V. Starr fellow at the Juilliard School, where he studied with John Corigliano, and his Master’s degree at Tel Aviv University, where he majored …
Mitsuko Uchida Plays Two Impromptus by Schubert
The Schubert Impromptus have been my favorites for many years. I have listened to this music as performed by many different artists. I like some, and I do not like others. Today I heard Mitsuko …
Christiane Karg Sings “Ständchen” by Richard Strauss
I have for you today Richard Strauss’ song, “Ständchen” with one of my favorite singers, Christiane Karg. And this song… my goodness, this song makes me happy in the best way. I love the liveliness …
Johannes Brahms Intermezzo Opus 117, #2
The Three Intermezzi Op 117 are products of the final phase of Brahms’ creativity. They belong to the astonishing collection of short piano pieces that he composed in 1892–3 and published in four collections, Opp …