Composers Archive

  Playlist for the Viola. Unlike the violin, its cousin, the viola, was actually quite neglected by composers. Yes, there are some amazing compositions but they are few. Mozart wrote a masterpiece for viola AND …

  Richard Strauss: “Eine Alpensinfonie”. In his ‘Eine Alpensinfonie’, Strauss describes musically the attempt to conquer the summit of an Alpine mountain. He infuses the score with numerous instrumental colors and rich combinations of sounds, …

  Meditation Playlist. Music can enhance your meditation experience. In order to do so, it has to be the “right” kind of music. For me, here are some examples that are wonderfully suitable: First, I …

Hank’s playlist: “Nature II” My “Nature” playlist is a collection of six compositions that connect me with memories of wonderful scenes in Nature. First there is Richard Strauss’ “Alpensymphonie” is an amazing painting of hikers …

  Mozart at the Salzburg Festival. This DVD recording presents outstanding opera recordings from the Salzburg Festival of 1966, 1982 and 2003 featuring many outstanding singers. Three of Mozarts Operas are featured. The are: “Le …