Isata Kanneh-Mason presents a varied program of Clara Schumann’s music with piano, celebrating the famous pianist and composer’s bicentenary.
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Alexandre Kantorow is the Winner of 2019 Tchaikovsky Piano Competition
The French pianist Alexandre Kantorow has been chosen as the winner of the prestigious Tchaikovsky Piano Competition for 2019.
Review: Howells – Cello Concerto, An English Mass – Johnston, Cleobury
The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Britten Sinfonia and Stephen Cleobury showcase Howells choral, orchestral and organ works.
Review: Mozart – Piano Concerto 20, 21 – Bavouzet (2019)
In his fourth volume of Mozart complete Piano Concertos, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet plays concertos No. 20 (K.466) and 21 (K.467). The Manchester Camerata accompanies and plays the Don Giovanni Overture.
Review: Brahms – Violin Concerto, Double Concerto – Yang, Schwabe, DSO Berlin, Wit (Naxos)
Tianwa Yang performs Brahms’ Violin Concerto with the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin under Antoni Wit, and the Double Concerto with cellist Gabriel Schwabe.
Review: Saint-Saëns – Piano Concertos No. 3-5 – Alexandre Kantorow
Following their joined Liszt album, Alexandre Kantorow and father Jean-Jacques present three piano concertos by Saint-Saëns.
Review: “American Rapture” – Yolanda Kondonassis, Harp
This American-centric program contains two world premiere recordings; Jennifer Higdon’s Harp Concerto, written and dedicated to soloist Yolanda Kondonassis, and Patrick Harlin’s “Rapture” for a symphonic orchestra. In between these [ … ]
Review: Markus Maskuniitty Plays Works For Horn And Orchestra
Horn player Markus Maskuniitty Plays Works For Horn And Orchestra – Schumann’s Konzertstück for 4 horns, Saint-Saëns and Glière.
Review: Salonen – Cello Concerto – Yo-Yo Ma, L.A. Philharmonic, Composer
Yo-Yo Ma performs the newly composed Cello Concerto by Esa-Pekka Salonen, accompanied by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and conducted by the composer.
Schumann – A Beginners Guide
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.
