Composers Archive

This is a new CD by German violinist Arabella Steinbacher. “Fantasies, Rhapsodies and Daydreams” Massenet: Meditation (from Thaïs) Ravel: Tzigane Saint-Saëns: Havanaise, Op. 83 Introduction & Rondo capriccioso, Op. 28 Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 Vaughan …

In my view, Sviatoslav Richter was one of the three or four greatest pianists of the 20th century, along with Artur Rubinstein and Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli. On this CD we get to hear Mr. Richter …

Finnish-born composer Jean Sibelius died on September 20, 1957 at the age of 91. He had composed symphonies, tone poems, and shorter pieces. For me, the violin concerto represents his ultimate achievement. This work is …

Composer Igor Stravinsky was a controversial figure during his lifetime. He was so innovative that it was difficult for some people in his audience to accept or comprehend his music. Time has marched on, and …

The Well Tempered Clavier is one of the Pillars of classical music. On this DVD, four pianists tell us more about this music: Bach, J S: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Books 1 & 2 Performed by …