Schubert’s Amazing Octet
In response to a commission from Count Troyer, who wanted a work closely modelled on Beethoven’s famous Septet op.20, Franz Schubert struck out on his own by delivering an Octet of his own, too. It …
Composers Archive
Haydn String Quartet Op 77 No. 2
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet Op 77 No 2 I heard this quartet again today, and I came to the awareness of the huge and profound impact that Joseph Haydn had on so much of the …
Old but still favorite Schumann…
For many years my favorite violist has been Ms. Tabea Zimmermann. And her interpretation of “Maerchenbilder” by Robert Schumann is legendary: Enjoy!
Andras Schiff Performs my Favorite Beethoven Sonata
Very few words today: Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!!! And this music is for your enjoyment:
Nicola Benedetti Plays “The Lark Ascending”
Vaughan Williams first composed this work in 1914. The premiere of The Lark Ascending was delayed because of the outbreak of World War I, and so it did not take place until 1920. The first …