Composers Archive

Salonen’s Violin Concerto Violinist Leila Josefowicz gave the premiere performance of Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Violin Concerto, under his direction, with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2009. She also recorded it with Mr. Salonen last year for …

Robert Schumann: Complete Symphonic Works Vol. I This CD begins a complete series of recordings of Robert Schumann’s orchestral works, performed by the WDR Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Heinz Holliger. Volume 1 of …

On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 8 PM, pianist Andras Schiff will perform a huge program of the works of Bach and Beethoven at Carnegie Hall/ Stern Auditorium. “András Schiff would make Bach proud,” wrote …

Hagen concert! The Hagen String Quartet will present a Beethoven string quartet cycle in three concerts at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. I wish I could be there– Does anyone have space …

Stravinsky and Prokofiev: Violin Concertos The two violin concertos performed on this recording display many similarities and  differences.  Both were created  by  composers in conflict with their native Russia – one choosing to return there, …