Beethoven’s Piano Concerto #5, “Emperor”.
The Piano Concerto No. 5 was begun in 1809 during one of the most productive periods in Beethoven’s life. The same years also brought forth, among dozens of works, Symphonies No. 5 and 6, the …
The German Requiem by Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms composed 4 symphonies, as well as chamber music, three sonatas for violin and piano, two great piano concertos, songs, works for Cello, compositions for solo piano, and more… Before directing his career toward …
Who is Karina Canellakis?
Ms. Canellakis is a conductor and a violinist. She played in orchestras for several years and was encouraged to explore conducting. Earlier today I watched a video of her leading a performance of the Beethoven …
Leif Ove Andsnes Performs the Piano Concerto #24 by Mozart
Mozart completed his Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491, on March 24, 1786. It projects a reflective, personal, and intimate quality. Much of the originality of this concerto lies in the sonority and …
Sandor Vegh Leads the Divertimento K 334 by Mozart
Scored for a very small group of players, this Divertimento was probably written to commemorate the graduation of a close friend of Mozart’s, Sigmund Robinig, from his law studies at the University of Salzburg in …