Beethoven from the Van Baerle Trio
This is the third volume in the ongoing complete survey of Beethoven’s Piano Trios by the Van Baerle Trio. This new instalment brings us two masterpieces of Beethoven’s maturity: the Trios of op. 70. The …
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Concert by Soprano Anna Netrebko, April 19,20
Here is a musical event in Berlin, Germany that I would love to attend: DATES: 19 April 2019 20.00 hrs 20 April 2019 16.00 hrs Venue: PHILHARMONIE BERLIN – GROSSER SAAL Address: Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1, …
DVD of the Month: Final Concert by Simon Rattle
It is the end of an era. With this concert from the Waldbühne, the Berliner Philharmoniker say farewell to Simon Rattle in his capacity as the orchestra’s chief conductor. Even if it is not without …
CD of the Month: Mitsuko Uchida Plays Beethoven
Beethoven’s own instrument was the piano, and in his improvisations – which made him the darling of the Viennese salons – he merged virtuosity and unbridled expression. The piano concertos give a clear idea of …
Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, Pianist
He was considered by many to have been one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He died in 1995. While he did not have a very extensive repertoire, what he performed was often legendary. …