Exciting Fiddler!
Violinist “Discovery”. Clara Jumi Kang With the power of the Internet, I sometimes get very excited as a result of my “discovery” of a performer whom I had not heard before; Such is the …
Composers Archive
Bernstein’s Debut.
Bernstein’s Magic. I remember the year 1951 for many reasons: My family emigrated to New York from Vienna; I started to learn English; and Leonard Bernstein was becoming more well-known and later conducting the …
Anna Netrebko’s Tribute.
Anna Netrebko’s Strauss. Richard Strauss: Four Last Songs. Composer Richard Strauss was born on June 11, 1864. A huge amount of recorded music was released this year to honor the 150th anniversary of his birth. …
Jascha Heifetz.
J. S. Bach: Chaconne. There are times, when my written words are not required at all. The music speaks for itself. With this artist, need I say more? Violinist Jascha Heifetz performs Bach’s “Chaconne” from …
Musical Contrast:
Tchaikovsky: “Serenade” Vs. Bartók: Divertimento. The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is known for its magnificent string sound, and this recording features the “LSO String Ensemble”, led by LSO Leader Roman Simovic, who directs a …