Tag Archives: classical music

The contrast between classical-period instruments and modern ones is a bit like that between an original vinyl recording and a CD remastering.

I've heard it said many times and I agree that the period-instrument movement was one of the two or three most refreshing and lifeblood-giving events in a century to keep classical music alive.

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

Todd Miller combines a deep Christian faith with an attitude of tolerance and acceptance, both of which influence his music and vocal style.

The first (and perhaps finest) of Arnold Schoenberg's masterpiece 'Pierrot lunaire' was released by the Wergo label in 1962, and is finally available on compact disc.

Mozart's sister has been the subject of several novels and a film, but it's hard to imagine anyone can have brought her back to life with as much vivid urgency as Sylvia Milo does on stage.

The pianist explores love and longing on her debut release on the Steinway & Sons label, with music by Schubert, Liszt, Prokofiev, Granados and more.

Fischer has studied the musical tradition, and he has used his studies to create his own artistic voice.

The Canadian pianist champions the music of André Mathieu, a child-prodigy Québécois composer who was until recently mostly forgotten.

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