Joseph Haydn: Lieder (Songs) Performed by Arleen Augér (soprano) and Walter Olbertz (piano) The art form that became known as the Lied (German = song) may not have been a prominent feature of Haydn’s creative …
Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 1-5 (complete) I am a big fan of pianist Paul Lewis. I have enjoyed his interpretation of many of Schubert’s works; and I also love his playing of the Beethoven piano …
Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 in E Major Recorded live at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, London, on 24 October 2012 Even though I have been surrounded by music for 75 years, I am still struggling …
Maurice Ravel: Works for violin and piano Maurice Ravel’s works for violin and piano have established a solid place in the core violin recital repertoire. These works demonstrate the influences of a whole range of …
Franz Schubert: String Quartets Volume 2 Franz Schubert, like Beethoven before him, refused to target the general public with his compositions. There is much evidence to suggest that the majority of his early string quartets …