Conductor Carlos Kleiber belongs to a small group of orchestral leaders whom I have admired over the years. I found Kleiber to be a terrific interpreter of the music of Brahms and Mozart. What also …
I have a friend on Facebook who shared with me that she became familiar with Beethoven’s Symphony number 9 as a young child. Amazing, huh? The very first recording I received as a gift when …
I have been an admirer of violinist Janine Jansen for many years. At first I heard her on my car radio. Now I do not miss a chance to listen very closely, because I find …
I encountered pianist Jonathan Biss via two musical occasions: First, I saw him as a participant in a Master Class with pianist Daniel Barenboim. And subsequently I attended a series of lectures by Mr. Biss …
I met violinist Julia Fischer once after a concert. I was totally impressed with her fine and sensitive performance. At that time, she played music by Franz Schubert. Subsequently I heard her perform the music …
