Recordings Archive

Janina Fialkowska! While I have previously heard of pianist Janina Fialkowska, she is certainly not very well known. Yet, she’s a solid member of the large collection of highly competent artists who gave us Chopin …

Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Philharmonic: The Inaugural Concert! Program: John Adams: City Noir Gustav Mahler: Symphony #1         This concert DVD presents the Los Angeles Philharmonic Opening Night Concert (8 October …

Lortie Plays Chopin! Frederic Chopin was Born on the 1st March, 1810 in Zelazowa, Poland. As such, we celebrate Chopin’s 200th anniversary this year, and there’s plenty of opportunity to hear his music. Today I …

Ashkenazy Father/Son! I recently reviewed the piano/Cello music of the Brendel’s, father and son. Now… here’s Vladimir Ashkenazy, pianist and conductor doing 2-piano music with his son, Vovka. How nice is that… While conducting still …

Martha Argerich: Evening Talks! Watching this DVD was a really fascinating experience for me: I was able to get to know an artist who rarely allows any interviews. Martha Argerich talked about her background, her …