Artists Archive

Claude Debussy composed his “Nocturnes” between 1897 and 1899; the first two movements received their premiere in Paris on December 9, 1900. The first complete performance followed nearly a year later, on October 27, 1901. …

Jean Sibelius’s violin concerto is the most frequently recorded and performed concerto of the violin concertos composed in the 20th century. At the start of the 21st century there were over 50 recordings available. And …

Yuja Wang’s singular  blend  of  technical  prowess,  keen  musical  insight,  and  emotional  depth have established  her as  one  of  the  world’s  finest  performers. The  power  of  her interpretations emerges from a distinct combination of her …

At the beginning of 1854, after his soaring fortunes at age 21, Johannes Brahms set out to write his Trio in B major for Piano, Violin and Cello. The trio was originally issued in November …

Pianist Evgeny Kissin was born in Moscow in October 1971 and began to play by ear and improvise on the piano at the age of two. At six years old, he entered a special school …