Stars of Tomorrow: Violinist Michael Barenboim
Yes, they say that the apple does not fall far from the tree. And I came across the fact today that comductor Daniel Barenboim has a son who is a violinist! I was surprised, but …
Composers Archive
The Great Carlos Kleiber
My favorite conductor is Carlos Kleiber. While he died in 2004, he is still my favorite. From my reading I conclude that he was a complex and often a difficult person to deal with, he …
Alessandro Marcello’s Magical Adagio
I suspect that this music began as an Oboe concerto. Johann Sebastian Bach adapted it for keyboard, and we now have it for posterity. Here is the original version: Now listen to these heavenly sounds, …
Janine Jansen Performs for Us
One of the great Blessings in my life has been the fact that I learned to play violin at age 7. Much later, once I acquired some skills, was able to join several orchestras. I …
Kissin Plays Rachmaninov
There are times when the music says it all, amd there are no words required. Pianist Evgeny Kissin plays the second concerto by Rachmaninov with thoughtful maturity. Explore it on your own: