Mahler’s Fifth.
Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor. Performed by the Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig, conducted by Ricardo Chailly. This is one of the truly great compositions by Gustav Mahler. It is filled with …
Composers Archive
Steven Isserlis.
Prokofiev and Shostakovich: Cello Concertos. A new album from Cellist Steven Isserlis features the creative Prokofiev Cello Concerto from the 1930’s. Years later, Dmitry Shostakovich composed his Cello concerto, which was written for Mstislav …
Frang’s Mozart.
Vilde Frang plays Mozart. I spent some time yesterday in listening to Norwegian-born violinist Vilde Frang. Man, that was exciting! I always enjoy experiencing a young person’s musicianship, confidence, and the passion for one’s …
Horn Concerto.
Mozart: Horn Concertos and Horn Quintet. Hunting for animals used to be common several hundreds of years ago. People did it for food and also for entertainment. The wealthy had stables of horses and …
Sublime Mozart!
Levine Loves Mozart. James Levine loves the music of Mozart. As a result, we, the public, are able to be thrilled when we get to watch a performance led by this amazing conductor. Last …