Piano Trios by Rachmaninov
This recording brings us a performance of the Trio élégiaque Nos. 1 and 2, as well as the “Vocalise” by Sergei Rachmaninov. The interpretation is by the Hermitage Piano Trio which is distinguished by its …
Composers Archive
Violin Sonatas by Franz Schubert
Schubert’s compositions for violin and piano consist of only six opus numbers, even though he was well able to play this instrument, having learned it during his childhood and regularly playing it in chamber music …
Mahler Symphony #4
Russian soprano Sofia Fomina joins the London Philharmonic Orchestra in this live performance of Mahler’s vision of Heaven, his Fourth Symphony, under the baton of Principal Conductor Vladimir Jurowski. Mahler composed this symphony between June …
Barry Douglas Plays Schubert Piano Sonatas
Barry Douglas’ critically acclaimed series of Schubert piano works reaches it fourth instalment. For this recording, Douglas has chosen to present three piano sonatas from the middle of Schubert’s short life: no.5 (D.537) and no.11 …
Strauss’ “Salome”, from the Salzburg Festival
Richard Strauss’ opera at the Salzburg Festival, staged this year, was nothing short of a sensation! Debuting in the title role, Asmik Grigorian propelled herself to international stardom with her mesmerizing singing and acting abilities. …