Composers Archive

Beethoven composed 32 piano sonatas, and the number 31 in A-Flat is my great favorite. For his first CD featuring solo works by Beethoven, Sudbin has chosen the two final sonatas and the Six Bagatelles, …

Listening to the Takács Quartet is guaranteed to be a highlight of the musical year, and this recording easily exceeds all expectations. The ‘American’ quintet dates from Dvořák’s visit in the New World. The string quartet …

While I have not met Khatia Buniatishvili in person, I love her playing for one simple reason: She plays with great passion. Many composers have struggled with a variety of issues: Depression, loss, unresponsive love, …

Russian-born pianist Sviatoslav Richter was one amazing musician. His interpretations of compositions by Beethoven and Schubert were extraordinary. Similar results were achieved with music by Russian composers. Here is Mr. Richter in Schubert’s Piano Sonata …

Stephane Rougier performs on the biggest international stages in New York, San Francisco, Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong, London, Munich, and Saint Petersburg. I have been listening to his new recording of the three final sonatas …