Written only nine years apart, these two concerti express very different aspects of Romanticism, and Widmann, who in 2013 was named Artist of the Year at the International Classical Music Awards, brings a powerful enthusiasm to them that's evident throughout.
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Concert Review: Mark Peskanov, Julian Schwarz, Marika Bournaki – Brahms at Bargemusic (Brooklyn, 8/27/2016)
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.
Read More »Music Reviews: Meridian Arts Ensemble – ‘Alchemy’ and Matt Herskowitz Trio with Philippe Quint – ‘Bach XXI’
Two recent albums that do new things with very old music.
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Premiere from Debut Album ‘Portrait’ by Itamar Zorman, Tchaikovsky International Violin Competition Winner
Whether on stage or in the recording studio, Zorman brings the requisite energy to the music of different centuries.
Read More »Classical Superstars Lang Lang and Joshua Bell Both Releasing New Albums September 30
Pianist Lang Lang's new double album is dedicated entirely to Mozart, while Bell's recording is all Bach.
Read More »Interview: Laurie Niles, Author of ‘The Violinist.com Interviews: Volume 1’
I love that Violinist.com helps teachers, violinists and students who might be geographically isolated to find colleagues.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Violinist.com Interviews: Volume One’ by Laurie Niles
A must for violin students and anyone interested in the world of violin music.
Read More »Interview: Liesel Soley, Author of Can You Be an Artist?
"Be true to yourself, maintain your integrity and do not let others throw you," says Soley.
Read More »Book Review: Can You Be an Artist? by Liesel Soley
Encourage your children to dream and be creative with this inspirational children's book.
Read More »Music Review: Stephane Grappelli – Stephane Grappelli Plays Jerome Kern
Grappelli takes on Kern.
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