Sheet Music Review: Claude Debussy’s Dances for Harp & String Orchestra
Debussy wrote these two short dances to a commission from the instrument-making firm of Pleyel, keen to market its newly developed chromatic harp.
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Sheet Music Review: Arnold Schoenberg’s Revolutionary Second Quartet Transitions Through His Experimental Style
For all its atonality, Schoenberg’s Second Quartet reverts to the classic four-movement form.
Fiddler Mark O’Connor’s Memoir ‘Crossing Bridges’ Chronicles His Wide-Ranging Virtuosity
Mark O’Connor has lent his wide-ranging instrumental virtuosity to folk, jazz, rock, and classical music.
Critic and Author Norman Lebrecht Pens an Ode to Beethoven
Norman Lebrecht listened to 1,000 Beethoven recordings and live broadcasts.
Del McCoury Band Fiddler Jason Carter Shines on His Long-Awaited Second Solo Album ‘Lowdown Hoedown’
Fiddler Jason Carter's new solo album, Lowdown Hoedown, comes 25 years after his previous one. In between, he's been a member of the Del McCoury Band and the Travelin' McCourys.
Good Things Abound on Anne-Sophie Mutter’s Recording, ‘Brahms’s Double Concerto, Clara Schumann’s Piano Trio’
Anne-Sophie Mutter's recording 'Brahms’s Double Concerto, Clara Schumann’s Piano Trio' features the exquisite cellist Pablo Ferrández and pianist Lambert Orkis.
The Muir String Quartet and Clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein Explore Klezmer on ‘Celebration Music’
Lev “Ljova” Zhurbin has arranged the Klezmer pieces on Celebration Music, alternately exuberant and soothing, for the Muir String Quartet and clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein.
Book Review: Edward Dusinberre’s ‘Distant Melodies’ Delves into Works by Bartók, Dvořák, Elgar, and Britten
After taking on Beethoven, Edward Dusinberre’s second book of memories and music, Distant Melodies, focuses on selected works by Bartók, Dvořák, Elgar, and Britten.
Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, and Yo-Yo Ma Reunite as Beethoven For Three for a Stunning Second Installment
The all-star piano trio of Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, and Yo-Yo Ma reunites for a second installment of Beethoven recordings for Symphony No. 6 "Pastorale" and Op. 1, No. 3
The Greeners Impress with Their Wide Ranging Second Album ‘Happiness Is Letting Go’
Happiness Is Letting Go is the sophomore effort from the Greeners, a genre-jumping London/Bristol-based alt-folk trio. The 11 tracks are playful, tuneful, and downright fun.