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When it comes to Opera, I prefer the major masterpieces by Mozart: Magic Flute, Cosi fan Tutte, and Figaro. This morning, however, I listened to a scene from Strauss’ Opera Der Rosenkavalier as performed by …

The string quartets composed by Joseph Haydn influenced this chamber music form for many years to come. Keep in mind that even Mozart, dedicated six of his own Quartets as a tribute to Haydn. Now …

Here, for your enjoyment is a new recording of the Franck Violin and piano Sonata and the Chausson work called ‘Concert’. Chausson: Concert in D major for piano, violin and string quartet, Op. 21, with …

I reviewed earlier volumes of this pianist’s interpretation of the music of Chopin. Now we can enjoy volume 3. Chopin Recital, Vol. 3 features the following works: Polonaise No. 7 in A flat major, Op. …

I am a huge fan of pianist Grigory Sokolov. Sadly, I have all but given up on ever seeing him live at a concert. As I understand it, he no longer appears with orchestras, and …