Hélène Grimaud revisits Schumann and Brahms, composers who have featured prominently in her career, via solo works and a song cycle with Konstantin Krimmel.
Review: Fauré – Nocturnes & Barcarolles – Marc-André Hamelin, Piano
Pianist Marc-André Hamelin’s new release features three complete sets of Gabriel Fauré’s works: the Nocturnes, Barcarolles, and the Dolly Suite.
Review: An Invitation at the Schumanns’ – Trio Dichter
In a recreation of a salon concert at the Schumanns, Trio Dichter performs a recital of songs and chamber music on period instruments
Review: Bach – Goldberg Variations – Vikingur Ólafsson, Piano
Vikingur Ólafsson’s 25-year dream of recording J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations finally comes to fruition in a new release for Deutsche Grammophon.
Review: Jennifer Higdon – Duo Duel, Concerto for Orchestra – Houston Symphony, Spano
The Houston Symphony under Robert Spano performs Jennifer Higdon’s Concerto for Orchestra and Duo Duel with soloists Svet Stoyanov and Matthew Strauss.
Review: Rachmaninoff – The Piano Concertos & Paganini Rhapsody – Yuja Wang, Gustavo Dudamel
As part of the Rachmaninoff 150 celebration, Yuja Wang and the LA Phil present an ambitious live program of the concerti and Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.
Review: Schubert – Die Schöne Müllerin – Konstantin Krimmel, Daniel Heide
Baritone Konstantin Krimmel and pianist Daniel Heide present Schubert’s song cycle about love and despair.
Review: Ysaÿe – Six Sonatas for Violin Solo, Op. 27 – Hilary Hahn, Violin
In her newest recording for Deutsche Grammophon, Hilary Hahn takes on the challenge of performing Eugene Ysaÿe’s complete sonatas for solo violin.
Double Review: C.P.E. Bach – Keith Jarrett, Einav Yarden
A double review of C.P.E. Bach works, including the Württemberg Sonatas featured by Keith Jarrett and selected Rondos and Prussian Sonata played by Einav Yarden.
Review: “Butterfly Lovers” – Joshua Bell, Violin
Joshua Bell in “Butterfly Lovers” violin concerto by Chen Gang & He Zhanhao, with works by Saint-Saëns, Massenet, and Sarasate.
