Monthly Archive:: April 2010

American Muse: the Life and Times of William Schuman This is a fascinating book, by Joseph W. Polisi, who became the 6th President of the Julliard School in 1984. William Schuman? No, it’s not Robert …

This is a collection of late masterpieces by Frederick Chopin. The pianist is one of Britain’s finest: Mr. Stephen Hough. Selections include:           Sonata in B-Minor           Nocturnes           Mazurkas           Barcarolle           Poloniase-Fantasy This …

Schiff’s Beethoven!  This is Volume 8, representing Beethoven’s sonatas for piano, op. 109, 110 and 111. The last three sonatas, #30, #31 and #32, of Ludwig van Beethoven are in a class by themselves. They …

Great Event! On Saturday, April 17, 2010, at 11 AM, Pacific time, we all have a terrific opportunity to see and listen to a live concert by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra through the wonders of …

Burleske by Richard Strauss! For me, the ability of an artist to express *passion* in the music performed, is a measure of the performer’s true greatness. Yes… what are also needed are musical feeling, phrasing, …