I have been listening to an old favorite: The Quartuor Mosaiques performing the music of Joseph Haydn. Haydn composed a whole lot of string quartets. Man y of them were pacesetters for a whole lot …
At age 14, I had the very first experience as a member of a symphony orchestra. I became a member of the second violin section, and now, more than 50 years later I am convinced …
This is a creative and thoughtful collection of works for solo, unaccompanied violin. Solo Violin Works by Bartók and Kurtág are featured on this CD. Bartók: Sonata for Solo Violin, BB 124, Sz. 117 Kurtág: …
Anna Netrebko has been one of my favorite singers not only because of her amazing voice. What I also admire are her great stage presence, her sense of humor, and her terrific adherence to interpretive …
The Takacs String Quartet has earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence in performance. Today I have for you the details of a new recording from this group. Cesar Franck: Piano Quintet and Debussy: String Quartet …