Composers Archive

Pianist Shai Wosner has attracted well-deserved recognition for his exceptional artistry, musical integrity, and creative insight into a broad range of repertoire, from Beethoven and Schubert to Ligeti and the music of today. Celebrated as one …

The history of one of Mozart’s best-loved piano works, his Fantasy in D- minor, is still shrouded in mystery. Even Mozart’s sister, who came across the work in 1807 through the first edition, was astounded …

Astor Piazzolla was born on March 11, 1921, in Mar del Plata, Argentina, and he died July 4, 1992, In Buenos Aires, Argentina He was a musician, a virtuoso on the bandoneón (a square-built button …

On this CD, violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing returns to her roots in this Grieg recital, joined by Simon Trpeski at the piano. Each of Edvard Griegs violin sonatas marks a decisive phase in the composer’s artistic …

I first heard María Dueñas recently in a video, and she looked far more mature and experienced than her 17 years. What I heard during the next few minutes was spectacular virtuosity, electrifying drive, and sensitive …