Composers Archive

With this new volume, pianist Alexander Melnikov shows us three distinct periods of Prokofiev’s career, ranging from the dazzling though seldom-heard Sonata No. 4, to the magisterial Sonata No. 9. In between those two, the …

Dutch violinist Liza Ferschtman is known for her passionate performances, interesting programs and communicative qualities on stage. The daughter of Russian musicians, Liza Ferschtman grew up constantly surrounded by music. One of her earliest major …

The Sonata #14 by Beethoven did not get the subtitle “Moonlight” until many years after the composer’s death. The name “Moonlight Sonata” comes from remarks made by the German music critic and poet Ludwig Rellstab. …

Janine Jansen id one of the top violinists of our times. She has performed all the top concertos, and she has given concerts world-wide. Today I simply want to have the music speak about the …

“For me, Strauss is one of the greatest composers,” Diana Damrau has said. “The way he handles the soprano voice is a joy. And to be able to sing his music with my voice feels …