Mozart’s Gems
Pianist Mitsuko Uchida is the daughter of a Japanese diplomat, who was assigned to Vienna when his daughter was young. As a consequence she had the opportunity to study piano in the country of Mozart’s …
Recordings Archive
Czech Night with the Berlin Philharmonic
VbThe Berlin Philharmonic is one of the three top orchestras in the world today. And I have for you today a recording of an outdoor concert that is a total success whenever it takes place. …
Sol Gabetta Plays Elgar
This recording by conductor Simon Rattle and cellist Sol Gabetta enable us to experience music of great contrast that ranges from the quiet and sublime, to the strongly rhythmic. The selections are: Elgar: Cello Concerto …
Alexandre Tharaud, Pianist
I heard Mr. Tharaud play the music of Chopin this morning. It was direct, sensitive, fluid, musical, and satisfying. Then I did some searching and located his playing of Schubert’s Impromptus. That is when I …
More About Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden”
Performers are making special efforts these days to enhance music content. It is rarely adequate to simply perform a masterpiece. Often a well known composition is augmented by other works in order to enhance the …