Celibidache Conducts Anton Bruckner
I had the opportunity today to begin yet another exploration of the music of Anton Bruckner. I began with the careful study of Bruckner’s Symphony number 4. I loved the music! Anton Bruckner was an …
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Hilary Hahn Plays More Bach
Hilary Hahn first came onto the classical scene in 1997 with her debut album ‘Hilary Hahn plays Bach’. I remember seeing her at a concert in Carmel when she was a young woman who was …
Mozart’s Serenades and Divertimenti for Wind Instruments
Mozart was born in 1756. At that time, the divertimento and its related musical forms seems to have enjoyed a special place in the musical life of Salzburg. Leopold Mozart wrote many such works as …
Schubert’s “Der Hirt am Felsen”
After a long, long time, I heard again today Franz Schubert’s song for Soprano, Clarinet and piano about the shephard on the Rock. The Shepherd on the Rock” (German: Der Hirt auf dem Felsen), D. …
A Winter’s Tale by Schubert and Schumann
It was common practice in the 19th century for composers to publish their music in versions for multiple instruments, increasing their audience and appeal. Taking inspiration from this, this recording presents a range of works …