Tag Archives: Brahms

The three musicians did right by Brahms as they played some of the composer's most beautiful and dynamic music for violin, cello, and piano in Brooklyn's floating waterfront concert hall.

Both singer and pianist here display exceptionally soulful (as well as wonderfully compatible) senses of rhythm and timing, and timing is so important in conveying the spirit of these sublime songs.

The impressive (and overdue) New York City debut of a wonderfully accomplished professional ensemble took place in the amenable space of Christ Church United Methodist and featured works for double chorus by Brahms, Gabrieli, and Randall Thompson.

The musicians established their interlocked feels for the ebb and flow of the music right off. With grace and power they brought out the Romantic spirit of the music as well as the proto-Modernism in Brahms's unexpected harmonies and transitions.

Two new recordings of Romantic-era music from France and Germany are revealing in different ways.

The pianist's intellectual approach to the music was loving and respectful as well.

Whether on stage or in the recording studio, Zorman brings the requisite energy to the music of different centuries.

Listeners need bring no esoteric knowledge of classical music to enjoy this album, only an appreciation for beauty.

The jazz pianist and composer holds his own amidst Beethoven and Brahms with an inspiring concert piece.

I was surprised to learn that these two musicians don't play together regularly; their four hands could have belonged to one person.