Composers Archive

While Mozart’s favorite string instrument was the Viola, it is clear that he created a whole lot of works for the piano. This includes concerti, solo sonatas, an chamber music. Compositions such as piano duets …

This DVD gives us an opportunity to hear pianist Denis Matsuev at the Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. He performs works by Tchaikovsky – Schumann – Stravinsky, and more: Liadov: A Musical Snuffbox, Op. 32 Schumann: …

In my view, conductor Mariss Jansons has excellent skills in leading an orchestra. I sense that he is always prepared, knows the music cold, and has excellent eye contact with his players. Now you get …

I listened to a DVD yesterday, and I was able to ‘overdose’ on wonderful music. The recording was the 20th anniversary celebration of the Verdier Festival. A huge number of musicians participated, including 91 year …

I love the sound of the Cello, because of its deep and warm tone in the hands of a mature artist. This CD gives us a large variety of cello melodies as performed by Sol Gabetta: …