Monthly Archive:: December 2010

Steve Reich’s “2×5”! In his composition ‘2×5,’ Steve Reich explores the use of rock instrumentation. Scored for two sets of five instruments (hence ‘2×5’), this 21-minute piece calls for a total of ten musicians: four …

Shostakovich’s Cello works! • Cello concerto # 1 and Cello Sonata On this recording, Han-Na Chang gives two very musical, passionate, and well-thought out interpretations of these two works. She plays with great virtuosity, amazing …

Beethoven’s Birthday! Ludwig van Beethoven was born around December 16th, 1770. Exact records of the birth are lost; however, we know that he was baptized on December 17th, 1770. This is a great time to …

Music of Philip Glass and more… On this CD, we hear a recital by Maria Bachmann which features the world premiere recording of Philip Glass’ Sonata for Violin and Piano (2008) which was written for …

Hilary Hahn’s Interview! Hilary Hahn performed the Tchaikovsky Violin concerto in Los Angeles this week. While I was not there, I am told that it was, as usual, one great performance. I have attended many …