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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. …

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 …

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 …

A long time has passed since I wrote about this amazing pianist. Now is a great time to correct this, because is has completed a new recording: Transcendental: Daniil Trifonov plays Franz Liszt Liszt: Transcendental …

HRobert Schumann composed some amazing music. Not only four wonderful symphonies, but also chamber music, sonatas, piano pieces, music for violin, Viola, and more. Today I want to tell you about his Lieder. Specifically his …