Composers Archive

Born in Argentina in 1921 to immigrant Italian parents, Astor Piazzolla spent most of his childhood with his family in New York City. While there, he acquired fluency in four languages:  Spanish, English, French, and …

Born in Spain, María Dueñas studies with Boris Kuschnir at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz and MUK in Vienna. María Dueñas has quickly established herself as one of the most sought-after artists …

In my view, conductor Carlos Kleiber was the greatest orchestral conductor of the past 100 years. Even though you might not understand the instructions he gives to the orchestra members in German, watch his movements!!!!! …

Violinist David Oistrakh studied violin as a child with Stoliarsky in Odessa, making his debut there at the age of 6, and then continued his studies with Stoliarsky at the Odessa Conservatory (1923-26); then appeared as …

You already know that I am a huge fan of Yuja Wang. Today she plays the wonderful Rachmaninov Piano Concerto #3 for y’all: