Schubert’s Wonderful Fifth
The symphony #5 by Franz Schubert has been one of my favorite works by this composer for many years. I find myself listening so closely, that I quickly become disappointed if an interpretation does not …
Composers Archive
The Shadow of Beethoven
Composer Johannes Brahms was aware for his entire life that the listening public would compare his music with that of Beethoven. For that reason, Brahms continuously improved his Symphony number 1, and it was not …
Mozart’s Sublime Piano Quartets
I am feeling blessed right now, after listening to the first of two piano quartets by Mozart. This is a really old recording that is loaded on my iPod, and I am able to recline …
Mozart Week in Salzburg
Many European cities devote several weeks during their tourist season dedicated to specific composers. It is easy to imagine that the birthplace of Mozart is no exception. And the series of concerts during such weeks …
Alexander Melnikov Plays Rachmaninov
It has been quite a while since I have listened to Alexander Melnikov. I know him to be a very fine pianist, and now I have identified a new recording that allows me to correct …