Gustav Mahler Anniversary! Gustav Mahler died in 1911 in Vienna. There was a huge funeral attended by his friends and supporters. He was buried at a cemetery outside the city, next to his little daughter …
Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) This masterpiece by Mozart is one of my 4 favorite operas. Yet even if I listen to one of the recordings I have owned for many years, I usually skip …
Shostakovich & Schnittke – Piano Trios Freddy Kempf (piano), Pierre Bensaid (violin) & Alexander Chaushian (cello) Shostakovich: Piano Pin Trio No. 1 in C minor, Op. 8 Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. …
More on Elina Garanca! I heard Ms. Garanca sing again today, and I am impressed with the fine quality of her sound, and her outstanding intonation! Every note is right on pitch; nothing is faked; …
Wendy Warner (Cello) & Irina Nuzova (Piano)! The Warner – Nuzova duo — cellist Wendy Warner and pianist Irina Nuzova — makes its recording debut with five late-Romantic Russian works on an album dedicated to …