Brahms Archive

    Well-Known Lieder By Brahms and Schumann. While most of the posts at my Blog are likely to feature instrumentalists and orchestral selections, I felt that this collection of songs (German: “Lieder”) would be …

  Benjamin Hochman: “Variations”. On this recording, pianist Benjamin Hochman explores an age-old art form with works ranging from Brahms’ Handel Variations to 20th and 21st century inspirations by George Benjamin, Luciano Berio, Oliver Knussen, …

    Michelangeli plays Bach, Beethoven, Schumann, and Brahms. Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli was born on January 5, 1920 in Brescia, Italy, and he died on June 12, 1995, in Lugano, Switzerland. Although I never heard …

    Concert for you: Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. This orchestra is one of the finest in the country. It is led by Riccardo Muti, its current music director, who is an elegant …

    My interview with pianist Helene Grimaud: On Friday, January 23rd, I had the opportunity to connect with pianist Helene Grimaud, who is on a concert tour in Europe. This past week, she performed …