Valentina’s Journey
Back in the 1800’s, performers became well known based on their excellence, and on word of mouth referrals by people. Even young Mozart was dragged around all over the world by his father to show …
Composers Archive
Verdi’s Perseverance
Verdi: La Traviata Giuseppe Verdi had achieved huge successes with his two operas Rigoletto and Trovatore. While La Traviata was for a while a struggle for him, he had the confidence and the right libretto …
Bach’s son
Johann Christian Bach: Johann Christian was the youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach. His musical taste, melodies, and spirit are quite enjoyable in these symphonies from the 1760’s and later. Symphonies Op. 6 Symphonies Op. …
Lise de la Salle’s Passion
I shared with you my first post on this artist a long time ago. And yes: here she is again; Why, you ask? For me, music is not just the performer’s technical skill. If I …
Fliter’s Beethoven
Quite some time ago, I reviewed the performances of Argentinean-born pianist Ingrid Fliter. And wow! She’s come up with a lot more music and more terrific recordings. Way to go! Previously Ingrid Fliter had recorded …