Joshua Bell Plays Brahms Double Concerto
When I was 14, I had the honor to be a member of an orchestra that performed many memorable pieces. Among these was the Double Concerto for violin, Cello, and orchestra by Johannes Brahms. Now …
Brahms Archive
Glorious Viola: Tabea Zimmermann
I read an article today about several excellent Viola players. What totally surprised me was that German-born Tabea Zimmermann was not mentioned. As such, I feel the obligation to tell you about her. One of …
Julia and Daniel: Music for Violin and Cello
My own earliest experience of playing music for violin and cello goes back to the early 1950’s when I was a member of an orchestra that performed the Brahms Double Concerto. I learned to thoroughly …
Bernstein for Clarinet and Piano
I frequently bring you symphonic music, chamber music, or instrumental music that favors strings or piano. Yet… I love the wind instruments. As an example,,I am nuts about the serenade for wind instruments by Mozart, …
Christiane Karg sings Brahms and Schumann
Later this month, a new recording will be issued by one of my favorite sopranos, Christiane Karg. I love her performances because they are filled with passion, strong emotions, and great expressiveness that is sure …