Beethoven’s opera “Fidelio”
As a youngster, age 14, I saw this opera in Vienna around 1950. I remember the story of Love, suffering, and ultimate triumph that I experienced so many years ago. Now there is a new …
Composers Archive
Bohuslav Martinu Trios
I have for you today an interesting collection of the complete piano trios by Czech composer Bohuslav Martinu. Piano Trio No. 1 ‘Cinq pièces brèves’, H. 193 Piano Trio No. 2 in D minor, H327 …
Kavakos Encores
Over the past several years I have enjoyed the performances of major violin works as performed by Leonidas Kavakos. On this CD, we get an opportunity to hear him perform shorter pieces that are also …
Bach Violin Concerti
As a violinist, I began to get familiar with the concerti for violin and orchestra composed by J. S. Bach at an early age. And since my father was also a violinist, I had lots …
Barenboim and Argerich Perform
Martha Argerich and Daniel Barenboim were each born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Dates do not matter. What does matter is that these two artists have brought amazing pleasure with their performances over the years. Now …