Composers Archive

Andre Previn was born in Berlin, Germany, on April 6, 1929; Previn was the youngest child of a wealthy family. His father, Jacob, was a respected attorney, as well as an accomplished amateur pianist. Music …

The Piano Concerto No. 5 was begun in 1809 during one of the most productive periods in Beethoven’s life. The same years also brought forth, among dozens of works, Symphonies No. 5 and 6, the …

Johannes Brahms composed 4 symphonies, as well as chamber music, three sonatas for violin and piano, two great piano concertos, songs, works for Cello, compositions for solo piano, and more… Before directing his career toward …

Ms. Canellakis is a conductor and a violinist. She played in orchestras for several years and was encouraged to explore conducting. Earlier today I watched a video of her leading a performance of the Beethoven …

Mozart completed his Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491, on March 24, 1786. It projects a reflective, personal, and intimate quality. Much of the originality of this concerto lies in the sonority and …