Harmony of the Spheres Unraveling the Enigmatic Influences that Shaped Bach’s Timeless Music
What Inspired Bach’s Music Johann Sebastian Bach: Mastering Diverse Musical Styles Across Europe from Afar Introduction Johann Sebastian Bach, renowned as one of the greatest composers in history, achieved an…
Unlocking the Secrets of Music History through Four Surviving Pianos Played by Great Composers
Pianos may be bulky instruments, but their bulkiness belies their true delicacy. From keys to hammers to strings, a single piano consists of hundreds of intricate tiny parts, and honestly,…
Experience ‘The Shock of the Not-So-New’ with George Antheil’s Astonishing Violin Sonata No. 1
For 21-year-old George Antheil (1900–1959), Europe was going to be his launch on the world. He declared his intention of being an ‘ultramodern pianist composer’ and set out to conquer the world.…
[Video] Georg Friedrich Händel, Unleashing the Majestic Brilliance of the Baroque Master
Georg Friederich Händel in the German registry office, Handel for the French, Giorgio Federico Hendel in Italy or George Frideric Handel in England, was an important Baroque composer and musician with a great cosmopolitan spirit. Birth…
J. S. Bach-Unraveling the Master’s Musical Legacy, Distinctive Style, and Fascinating Biography
The development of instrumental music in the late Baroque culminates in the works of Johan Sebastian Bach. Bach was a composer of the Baroque era. He is known for great compositions such as “The…
Captivating Classical Gems: Embrace the Melodies of Schubert and Uncover a Unique Scottish-Mexican Love Affair for Your Home Listening Delight!
Sakuntala Trio’s excellent debut album includes a completion of Schubert’s first string trio. And Jamie MacDougall and Mr McFall’s Chamber revel in songs and chamber music from Mexico At first…
Discover the Latest Gems from Dudok Quartet and Choir of Merton College, Oxford for Your Home Listening Pleasure!
The Dutch string quartet span Pérotin to Reich in a thoughtful recital, while anthems by Dyson, Howells, Elgar and Finzi get the full orchestral treatment For a string quartet to…
Remembering André Watts, the Renowned Black Classical Pianist Handpicked by Leonard Bernstein
Charismatic and dazzlingly photogenic, he was both a brilliant musician and an entertaining showman André Watts, who has died aged 77, was one of the few pianists of colour to…
Nielsen’s Symphonic Brilliance Unraveling the Legacy of a 20th Century Maestro
A new recording of the Danish composer’s symphonies – conducted by Fabio Luisi – captures his exuberant outdoor optimism The question of who belongs on the roster of “great 20th-century…
Bruckner’s Thrilling ‘Romantic’ Symphony: A Delight for Lovers of Derring-Do in Classical Music
A new CD of the symphony (conducted by Thomas Dausgaard) brings its all drama to life – from the chase of a hunt, to a rustic love scene Blazingly impressive:…