Music for Clarinet by Brahms
Johannes Brahms composed 4 symphonies, some songs, a Requiem in memory of his mother, Concertos for piano and for violin, and a diverse set of chamber music. On this interesting CD we hear Brahms’ Clarinet …
Composers Archive
Sokolov Plays Bach’s Partita #1
Johann Sebastian Bach’s Six Partitas (BWV 825–830) were the first of a series of works for keyboard instruments that Bach published under the general title of Clavier-Übung(Keyboard Practice). With them Bach effectively engraved his name in …
Mozart’s Haffner Serenade
The Kölner Akademie in Germany are undertaking a survey of Mozart’s serenades and other incidental works. Their first CD in this series included the Posthorn Serenade, and they demonstrated an excellent performance of this composition. …
Richter Plays the Schubert Sonata In A-Major
Schubert composed his great Piano Sonata in A major just a few months before his untimely death in 1828. The balance this work strikes between lyrical melody, emotional intimacy and pianistic brilliance makes it a …
Alisa Weilerstein Plays Bach
Alisa Weilerstein returns to perform for us with her complete recording of Bach’s Cello Suites. These pieces present the highest mountain to climb for any cellist, and one of the most rewarding experiences for listeners …