Grieg, Hough, and more.
Mendelssohn, Grieg and Hough: Cello Sonatas. This is a collection of somewhat less familiar sonatas, as performed by two fine artists: Grieg: Cello Sonata in A minor, Op. 36 Hough: Sonata for cello …
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Ibragimova’s New CD.
Eugene Ysaÿe: Six Sonatas for solo violin Op. 27 Performed by Alina Ibragimova (violin) I have been following violinist Alina Ibragimova for several years now, and I have been consistently impressed with her …
Fischer’s Mahler.
Mahler: Symphony No. 9 Performed by the Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer conducting. This is a stunning new recording by one of the undisputed contemporary Mahler interpreters, Ivan Fischer. The Ninth Symphony was …
Performing Schubert.
Schubert’s Fifth. The music of Schubert is all about feeling, expression, and often melancholy. Keep in mind that here was a man who died at age 31. He was alone, ill, and sad. As …
Helene Grimaud
Helene Grimaud plays Schumann and Strauss. Back in January 2015, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ms. Grimaud while she was completing a tour in Europe. I found her to be a totally delightful, …