Richter Plays Mussorgsky
I admire the late Svaitoslav Richter, because I am thrilled by the passion that he brings to his interpretations. This recording preserves for us music that he played many years ago, and that deserves to …
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Elina Garanca’s Heroines
I bring you today a new recording by an excellent mezzo soprano, rather than by an orchestra, a string player, or a pianist. It is time for a change… Ha, ha… Her name is Elīna Garanča. …
Beethoven’s Fourth
I love the symphony number 4 by Beethoven. Not only is it wonderfully melodic, but also I find in it great calm and solace during troubled times. In this new recording, the fourth is coupled …
Tharaud Plays Rachmaninov
Tharaud plays Rachmaninov on a new recording. Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18, with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Alexander Vedernikov conducting. Morceaux de Fantaisie, Op. 3 Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14, …
Nov. 14, Hilary Hahn Concert in Berlin
Violinist Hilary Hahn will present a concert in Berlin, Germany, that I would attend if I were geographically closer to the venue. Read on: Artists: HILARY HAHN and the ORCHESTRE PHILHARMONIQUE DE RADIO FRANCE Date/Time: …