Ravel’s “Le Tombeau de Couperin”
Le Tombeau de Couperin actually began before the war. Ravel had started the suite in 1914 with a dance, writing to Cipa Godebski, “I am transcribing a forlane by Couperin…” Later that year, Ravel wrote …
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David Oistrakh and Sviatoslav Richter Play Beethoven and Brahms
For sheer joy of musical collaboration, enjoy this fine video record from 18 March 1970, when two great Soviet artists, David Oistrakh (1908-1974) and Sviatoslav Richter (1915-1997), played Beethoven and Brahms at Alice Tully Hall …
The Fantasia K397 by Mozart
It is estimated that this fantasia was composed by Mozart in 1782, mainly because of its similarities to his Prelude (Fantasy) and Fugure in C major, K. 394, also written in 1782, as well as another …
Evgeny Kissin Plays Rachmaninov’s Prelude Opus 32, #12
The Prelude in g# minor op. 32 no. 12 – along with its fellow works in c# minor and g minor – can rightfully claim its rank among the most popular and frequently played préludes …
Alicia de Larrocha Plays Mozart’s Piano Sonata K570
Mozart composed his second-to-last piano sonata in February 1789, but it did not become known until five years after his death when it was published as a sonata for piano and violin! This B-flat major …