Robert Schumann (1810-1856) is universally considered among the most important figures in the art world of the first half of the 19th century. Here are 10 pieces which represent a good place to start if one wants to get familiar with Schumann’s music.
A Year In Review – The Top 10 Most Popular Classical Music Album Reviews Of 2018
Photo by Steven VanDesande Jr on Unsplash As we say goodbye to 2018, we took a look at our stats and checked which were the most read classical music reviews in the past [ … ]
Schubert – A Beginners Guide
Franz Schubert (1797-1828) is perhaps the clearest representation of a bridge between the classical and romantic era in classical music.
Here are 10 pieces which represent a good place to start if one wants to get familiar with Schubert’s music.
Grammy Awards Classical Music Nominees Announced
The recording academy has announced its nominees for the Grammy Awards, to be awarded in the main event at The Staples Center, Los Angeles, on February 11, 2019.
Esa-Pekka Salonen Named San Francisco Symphony’s New Music Director
Salonen to Serve as Music Director Designate Effective Immediately, Will Lead the SFS in Concerts this Coming January 18–20, and Begin His Tenure September 2020
Mendelssohn – A Beginners Guide
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847) is one of the most beloved composers from the “Romantic Era” in classical music. Here are 10 pieces which represent a good place to start.
Review: Philip Glass Symphony No. 11 – Dennis Russell Davies
It seems that the time when music critics debated whether Philip Glass can be considered a “classical music” composer, or rather frame him forcefully into this or that category has [ … ]
Sad News: Montserrat Caballé Has Passed Away
Sad news from Barcelona, where the renowned soprano was hospitalised in the past few weeks – Montserrat Caballé has died at the age of 85.
Review: Les Arts Florissants and Paul Agnew Perform Brossard And Bouteiller
Sébastien de Brossard is not a well known baroque composer, but his long-time obsession with composers of his and older generations saved some great music from oblivion. His Stabat Mater is arranged for 5 voices and continuo, and the sheer force of his writing is striking from the first movement.
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Announces New Chief
Omer Meir Wellber has been appointed as the new Chief Conductor for the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, the British Broadcast Corporation has announced.
