Composers Archive

In orchestral Brass sections, the horn is certainly featured prominently. In addition, the instrument was frequently used by composers such as Richard Strauss, and Anton Bruckner. On this new CD, we are able to hear …

I listened early this morning to the amazing playing of the Largo from Beethoven’ Piano Concerto number 1, Op. 15. The performer was the late Alicia de Larrocha, and I was blown away by the …

Alexander Scriabin was a Russian composer and pianist. He was influenced early in his life by the work of Frédéric Chopin, and he composed works that feature melodic and tonal aspects. Scriabin was born on …

In one of the 600 songs that Franz Schubert left us, the poet talks about being transported into a better world (Bessere Welt). So it is for me, when I listen to so many of …

While it can certainly be a thrill to interview an artist who already has an international reputation, I am equally excited to speak with an artist that I admire, who is emerging into the international …