Reviews Archive

  Prokofiev: Violin Sonatas and Five Melodies. This CD presents the wonderful collaboration of Alina Ibragimova, violin, and Steven Osborne, piano. They seem to be amazing musicians of uncompromising intelligence, terrific technical ability, and intense …

  Martha Argerich: Performs Liszt, Prokofiev, and Ravel. I have always been able to connect with the playing of Martha Argerich. She is a technical wizard, yet she conveys an amazing passion in her playing. …

  Hindemith: Sonatas for Viola and Piano While a substantial number of concertos were composed for the viola during the 18th to 19th centuries, it was not until the 20th century that the viola became …

  Andreas Ottensamer. 24-year-old clarinetist Andreas Ottensamer was recently appointed as principal clarinetist of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. That achievement is a huge accomplishment for such a young man. What’s certainly impressive is that his …

  Jonathan Biss Performs: Schumann and Janacek Jonathan Biss dedicated his 2012-2013 concert season to the music of Robert Schumann, declaring himself to be “a fanatic for every note Schumann wrote.” The project was entitled …