Martha Argerich: Performs Liszt, Prokofiev, and Ravel. I have always been able to connect with the playing of Martha Argerich. She is a technical wizard, yet she conveys an amazing passion in her playing. …
Sergei Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 and Max Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 I am always excited to hear new young talent, especially musicians who play string instruments and pianists. In this new debut …
Robert Schumann: Kinderszenen (Scenes from childhood), recorded by pianist Lise de la Salle. These wonderful short pieces for piano have long been an opportunity for the instrumentalist to show her/his capabilities. Of the 17 …
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 and Piano Concerto No. 3 This recording on the Mariinsky label presents two of Prokofiev’s most popular works: The Piano Concerto No 3, and the Symphony No 5. Denis Matsuev …
Prokofiev: Ballet Suites, and more. Sergei Prokofiev was a highly creative composer. I have come to love a lot of his music, particularly his two violin concertos. His ballets are very well known, and …