Composers Archive

Of the several types of character pieces Chopin favored, the nocturne was perhaps best suited the composer’s Romantic tendencies. Chopin cultivated this musical form throughout his career, though he did not invent the form. Nocturnes …

There can be little doubt that Mahler’s Symphony #6 has a mood that is dark, combative, and at times – as in the finale – overwhelmingly panic-ridden. It is therefore no surprise that it was among …

Because of his extensive experience in composing concertos for piano, most of us might assume that Mozart participated in performances of this unusually scored work by playing the piano. However, it is the viola part …

Tabea Zimmermann has been regarded as one of the most renowned musicians of our time. Audiences and fellow musicians value her charismatic personality and deep musical understanding. As one of the finest violist in the …

Composers Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827) Works Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 ‘Pathetique’ Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 9 in E major, Op. 14 No. 1 Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 10 in …