Schubert sadness
Schubert Piano Trios I never tire of Franz Schubert. Be it his Lieder, his Symphonies, string quartets, piano music, whatever! This is the music of angels; the music of deep sadness, yet also the music …
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Artemis plays Beethoven
Beethoven String Quartets Op.18/5, 18/3, 135 Performed by the Artemis Quartet To this day, when I listen to the Beethoven string quartet Op. 135, I am still struck by the musical innovation, the amazing harmonies, …
Federico Mompou
Federico Mompou Music performed by Marisa Martins (mezzo soprano) and Mac McClure (piano) I first came to appreciate the music of Federico Mompou as a result of listening to pianist Stephen Hough in an excellent …
St. Lawrence concert at Stanford
The St. Lawrence String Quartet has been the Quartet in Residence at Stanford University for 20 years now. I have admired their performances, and their commitment to bring new music to the listening public. On …
Hahn plays Ives
Hahn plays Ives Recently violinist Hilary Hahn released an album of all of Ives’ violin and piano sonatas. These sonatas are beautifully performed by two terrific artists who have collaborated together for several years now. …