Schumann Archive

Lang at Carnegie Hall. On Saturday, June 1, 2013, I listened to a recording of pianist Lang Lang, as he performed his concert at Carnegie Hall that took place a few years ago. Personally, I …

Fantasy and Farewell: Music for Viola and Orchestra. From a historical perspective, the viola has typically served as an ensemble instrument in orchestras, string quartets, etc. Its role as a solo instrument was largely restricted …

The Art of Yundi Li It started back in 2000, when pianist Yundi Li won the International Chopin Competition in Warsaw. From there he went on to record six albums as an exclusive DG artist. …

Another young performer: Jennifer Pike plays Brahms and Schumann Every amateur violinist has at one time or another struggled with the three wonderful sonatas by Brahms. Historically the composer may well have written these for …

Emanuel Ax: Variations Considered to be one of the best concert pianists of our time, Grammy Award winning American pianist Emanuel Ax (b.1949) released this new CD, featuring three works he has never recorded before. …