Composers Archive

There are occasions where certain musical compositions become associated with certain performers. The reason, of course, is that the public senses a particular emotional expression in the performance of a particular work which the listener …

Arthur Rubinstein plays Beethoven, Ravel, and Chopin For a very long time now I have felt that pianist Arthur Rubinstein may not have been technically very accurate in his playing; but his ability to be …

Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 28 Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 36 Performed by Nikolai Lugansky (piano) I love the music of Rachmaninov, and Nikolai Lugansky is …

Franz Schubert: Complete Works for Violin and Piano, Vol. 2. The surprise in this CD is the fact that beyond being a wonderful violinist, Julia Fischer is also a pianist! In Volume 1 of the …

Mozart: Divertimento in E flat major, K563 Prelude & Fugue for string trio, K404a No. 4 in D minor Prelude & Fugue for string trio, K404a No. 5 in E Flat Performed by the Hermitage …