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.
Tag: Piano
Classical music reviews, beginners guides and editor’s choice of album with piano.
New Album Review – Fabian Müller Plays Brahms
Fabian Müller gives a fascinating Brahms recital, that may be considered among the best in recent years.
Review: “Destination Rachmaninov – Departure” – Piano Concertos No. 2 & 4 – Daniil Trifonov
Following their much-praised release of Rachmaninov’s “Paganini Variations”, Daniil Trifonov, the Philadelphia Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin start with what will become a complete cycle of the Rachmaninov Piano Concertos. This release includes the famous Second Concerto, along with the less popular Fourth, the later recorded live in Philadelphia.
Chopin – A Beginners Guide
One of the most iconic composers of the Romantic era, Chopin’s music remains deeply moving and universally admired. Here is The Classic Review’s beginner’s guide to Chopin, complete with recommended recordings to explore his timeless works.
Bach – Goldberg Variations – The Best Recordings – Part 3 – Piano Versions
The Classic Review continue the journey of picking the best available versions of Bach’s Goldberg Variations. In this last part we choose the best versions played on piano.
Eric Lu is the Winner of Leeds Piano Competition 2018
The American pianist Eric Lu has been chosen as the winner of the prestigious Leeds Piano Competition for 2018.
Side-By-Side Albums Review: Chamayou and Lortie Plays Saint-Saëns
Review of two new releases of Saint-Saëns Piano Concertos by Louis Lortie and Bertrand Chamayou
16 Year Old Russian Pianist Wins (Young) Eurovision
Ivan Bessonov, a young Russian pianist has won the Eurovision Young Musicians 2018 competition, held in Edinburgh this year.
Bach Goldberg Variations – The Best Recordings – Part I
Bach’s Goldberg Variations is undoubtably one of the masterpieces of this great master, but what recorded version should you choose from? The Classic Review is here to point you in the right direction.
Mozart – A Beginners Guide
One of the few “Greats” of classical music wrote hundreds of wonderful pieces, but where to begin? The Classic Review recommends 10 pieces which are a good place to start.