Violist Helen Callus.
“Fathers and Sons”: Conversation between generations. I really don’t want or need excitement… But I am really thrilled when I locate impressive viola players who are new to me. Today is such a day, …
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Hough Plays Grieg.
Grieg: Lyric Pieces. I have enjoyed the wonderful performances of pianist Stephen Hough for many years. I also like listening to Hough’s own compositions, although I don’t yet know many of them. On this …
Hagen Quartett
Beethoven: The String Quartets When you thoroughly admire and enjoy the playing of a group of performers, there’s no better gift than finally experiencing them in a live concert setting. That was the case …
Schiff plays Schubert.
Composer Franz Schubert was one of the greatest masters of conveying emotion through music. Yes, his own life was filled with sadness and illness, and yearned fir the joy that seemingly others had. This …
Tchaikovsky’s Fifth.
Tchaikovsky Symphony #5. I learned this amazing work when I was 14 years old. I was accepted to my first orchestra in New York, and I sat last chair, second violins. What an opportunity …