Reviews Archive

Berlin Philharmonic concert One of my ongoing pleasures is to be able to be in the comfort of my home, and to connect with the Berlin Philharmonic’s Digital Concert Hall. There is no need to …

Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 9 in D major Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Valery Gergiev Mahler wrote his Ninth Symphony during a time of great personal sadness and suffering. His beloved little …

A new Star! This morning, I listened carefully to a young, 28 year old Russian-trained violinist. Her name is Alina Ibragimova. And she is TERRIFIC! I have to tell you that I find myself spellbound …

The Opera Gala – Live from Baden-Baden (DVD) The “Festival Theatre” at the German resort town of Baden-Baden is a modern concert hall behind their 19th-century railroad station. Some years ago, the theater hosted an …

Magical Bach Partitas! The CD titles “Bach’s Partitas Nos. 2-4” was a wonderful addition to my CD collection. And the follow-on recording of Bach’s Partitas No. 1, 5 & 6 was the perfect complement to …