Recordings Archive

Jessye Norman! My Life; My Song! Over a period of many years, Jessye Norman has been one of my favorite singers. I recall her performances of Richard Strauss songs, as well as songs by Schubert, …

Tod und Verklaerung (Death and Transfiguration) Richard Strauss was one amazing composer. He was a contemporary of Gustav Mahler, but outlived Mahler by more than 30 years. Strauss died in 1945, and he was known to …

Sol Gabetta! Like several other performers whom I admire (Argerich, Barenboim), 29 year-old Cellist Sol Gabetta was born in 1981 in Argentina. After winning her first contest in Argentina at age ten, she won awards …

Schumann Anniversary! This is a 5-CD collection in commemoration of the birth of Robert Schumann in 1810. These 5 CD’s provide a wonderful opportunity to enjoy and to study Robert Schumann’s chamber music. There are …

Mahler Symphony #1! Many years ago, I learned to understand Mahler’s masterpiece when I was a member of the Minneapolis Civic Orchestra, and we performed this symphony during one of our seasons. Sure… it was …