Trio metral (brothers and sister Joseph, Justine & Victor Metral) brings a vibrant and refreshing performances of the two Mendelssohn’s chamber masterpieces.
Tag: Romantic
Review: “33” – Simon Ghraichy, Piano (DG)
Review: “33” – Simon Ghraichy presents a highly original program, combining diverse group of composers, periods and styles on his second album for DG.
Review: Edgar Moreau Plays Offenbach and Gulda Cello Concertos
Edgar Moreau plays Offenbach “Military Concerto” and Gulda’s “Concerto for Cello, Wind Orchestra and Band” on this album by Erato / Warner Classics.
Review: Jan Lisiecki Plays Mendelssohn (DG)
Jan Lisiecki plays Mendelssohn two piano concertos and solo works with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra on Deutsche Grammophon.
Box Set Review: Field Piano Concertos And Nocturnes – Frith (Naxos)
This box set groups Benjamin Frith’s 6 volumes of the Irish composer’s Piano Concertos and Nocturnes, with four Piano Sonatas.
Review: Xiayin Wang Plays Tchaikovsky Piano Concertos No. 1&3, Scriabin Piano Concerto
Review: Pianist Xiayin Wang performs Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concertos No. 1 & 3, along with Scriabin rarely heard Piano Concerto.
Review: “FRAGE” – Gerhaher and Huber Perform Schumann Lieder
Baritone Christian Gerhaher and Pianist Gerold Huber present the first of a complete Schumann song cycle for Sony
Review: “In Concert” – Till Fellner Plays Liszt, Beethoven (ECM)
Till Fellner in impressive two concerts recordings, playing Liszt’s Années de pèlerinage and Beethoven’s last piano sonata, Op. 111.
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.
New Album Review – Fabian Müller Plays Brahms
Fabian Müller gives a fascinating Brahms recital, that may be considered among the best in recent years.
