Composers Archive

I have written before about soprano Christiane Karg. However, I felt that a reminder is due: Christiane Karg sings Strauss, Fauré, Debussy, Poulenc A long time has passed since I last wrote about this fine …

Here is an interesting new recording for your consideration: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonatas for the piano Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata K438 in F major: I. Allegro Keyboard Sonata K239 in F minors Keyboard Sonata K513 in …

Last week I published the first part of my interview with violinist Esther Abrami. That first part covered her background, upcoming concerts, the story of her instrument, her family, and more. If you missed part 1, …

Paavo Järvi conducts Richard Strauss Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40 Don Juan, Op. 20 Performed by the NHK Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Järvi conducting.   This is the first recording of the NHK Symphony Orchestra, …

I attended a concert by pianist Olga Kern in San Francisco on Sunday afternoon, 02/12/2017. I had never heard her in a live performance before, and I knew that she shared the first prize at …