Brahms’ Clarinet Sonata #1
By March 1891 Brahms had composed nothing for more than a year; But then, when Brahms was visiting Meiningen, the conductor of the court orchestra drew his attention to the playing of their erstwhile violinist, …
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More Music By Yeol Eum Son
I have previously shared with you the sensitive performances of Yeol Eum Son. Today I continue, and this time it is the predictably sad work by Schubert titled Fantasie in C-Major, D. 934. I say …
Soprano Christine Karg Sings and speaks with you…
The German soprano Christine Karg is one of my favorite singers. In her performances it is totally clear to me that she has carefully studied the poet’s words before ever attempting to sing the music. …
Chiaroscuro Quartet Plays More Haydn
After enthusiasm about its performance of Haydn’s Opus 20, the Chiaroscuro Quartet now returns to Haydn, with his last complete set of quartets, begun in 1796 when he was 64 years old. The Six String …
Introducing 14 Year Old Lina Nakano
The Zhuhai International Mozart Competition for Young Musicians is an international and comprehensive music competition for youngsters. The Salzburg Chamber Soloists, globally renowned for their specialization in Mozart’s works, is designated as the orchestra of …