Beethoven Archive

Many Europeans head for the holiday spots during the warm months of July and August. And I have written before about the resort towns of Schwarzenberg and Hohenems in the border area of Germany/Switzerland/Austria. On …

I am always in awe of musicians who make it to an advanced age. I am aware that Arturo Toscanini stopped conducting when his memory failed. Other amazing musicians ended their respective careers because performing …

The DVD of the Month for August 2016 is one of the great pianists of our time, Grigory Sokolov. This is a recording of an amazing concert at he gave in Berlin. Grigory Sokolov: Live …

I always feel a sense of anticipation and excitement when I prepare to listen to Pianist Grigory Sokolov. This new recording is not an exception. Grigory Sokolov has gained an almost mythical status amongst music-lovers …

Many European cities devote several weeks during their tourist season dedicated to specific composers. It is easy to imagine that the birthplace of Mozart is no exception. And the series of concerts during such weeks …