Martha Argerich Plays the Tango…
I read somewhere that legendary pianist Martha Argerich said once: “I love to play the piano, and I hate being a pianist”. Makes a lot of sense, really. Musicians have to put up with constant …
Composers Archive
The Art of Rachel Roberts
Violist Rachel Roberts is out with a new recording of music by Schubert, Shostakovich, and by Benjamin Britten. Ms. Roberts performs the selections as listed below: Benjamin Britten: Lachrymae for viola & piano, Op. 48 …
Isserlis Performs Elgar and Walton
The concerto for Cello and orchestra by Edward Elgar has become the major objective of every cellist who strives to become successful in the performance world. This work was made famous by none other than …
Three Delightful Mozart Concerti
It must be in my DNA: I am always ready to listen to more Mozart, as long as it is performed with the character, style, and good taste that this music requires. On this CD, …
Nikolaj Znaider is Amazing…
This afternoon I listened to a recording by violinist Nikolaj Znaider, and I was totally delighted with his performance of the Beethoven Violin Concerto. Later I learned from my DVD booklet that he was born …