Brahms and Schubert: Piano Trios. Participating in both orchestras and chamber music groups, has been a wonderful and memorable experience for me. In most cases I remember quite vividly the pieces that I worked on, …
Sol Gabetta: “Prayer”. Many composers as well as artists have selected themes from Jewish songs, anthems, and prayers as the bases for new compositions. One such example is the prayer from the “Kol Nidrei” …
Anthony’s Sibelius. I am on a “Sibelius Kick” these days. I told you recently about a nice DVD which I’ve been listening to, with the Sibelius concerto performed by Valeriy Sokolov. I wanted a …
Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestral Suites Nos. 1-4, BWV1066-1069 Performed by Richard Egarr, Director and harpsichordist, with the Academy of Ancient Music. I had the opportunity to listen to Richard Egarr at a concert at …
Valentina Lisitsa: Plays Études by Chopin and Schumann. Let me tell you about this fine pianist: Clearly, in order to be successful she has to be technically outstanding on her instrument. What’s more, I …