Articles tagged 'Shostakovich'
Piano Factory 33.
Extramusical influences guide these grand, resonant pieces; the sounds are wonderful.
Piano Factory 33.
Extramusical influences guide these grand, resonant pieces; the sounds are wonderful.
(Dis)Arrangements 17: Brahms
In 1862 Brahms tried his hand at his own string quintet. Unsatisfied with the format, he refashioned the work for two pianos before finally transforming it into a piano quintet.
(Dis)Arrangements 17: Brahms
In 1862 Brahms tried his hand at his own string quintet. Unsatisfied with the format, he refashioned the work for two pianos before finally transforming it into a piano quintet.
(Dis)Arrangements 16: Shostakovich
With the addition of a percussion part, this is a bit more than just a piano reduction.
(Dis)Arrangements 16: Shostakovich
With the addition of a percussion part, this is a bit more than just a piano reduction.
String Theory 40: Piano Trios, String Trios
Some later day I will explain why I strongly believe that the sustaining path forward for new music is through the past, but for now, my enthusiasm for the vital and invigorating Barry will have to suffice.
String Theory 40: Piano Trios, String Trios
Some later day I will explain why I strongly believe that the sustaining path forward for new music is through the past, but for now, my enthusiasm for the vital and invigorating Barry will have to suffice.
Piano Factory 32.
I hear the last four sonatas as a connected sequence where Walker’s system appears to value compact expression over logic.
Piano Factory 32.
I hear the last four sonatas as a connected sequence where Walker’s system appears to value compact expression over logic.
Dvořák’s Prophecy, Shostakovich as Cure and Beethoven in Boston
Should you read one book on music this year, then this is the one.
Dvořák’s Prophecy, Shostakovich as Cure and Beethoven in Boston
Should you read one book on music this year, then this is the one.
Tome Tweets 3.
Morricone was smart. De Rosa coaxes vignettes and wisdom from the maestro.
Tome Tweets 3.
Morricone was smart. De Rosa coaxes vignettes and wisdom from the maestro.
Used Bin Troll Tweets EEE.
Three inventive choral works expertly performed.
(Dis)Arrangements 13. / Scarlatti para siempre 3.
It is fascinating to see which composers and performers felt it necessary to enhance the Baroque master, and which were content to simply orchestrate.
(Dis)Arrangements 13. / Scarlatti para siempre 3.
It is fascinating to see which composers and performers felt it necessary to enhance the Baroque master, and which were content to simply orchestrate.
Piano Factory 28.
My favorite track is the Prelude from Bach’s Second English Suite which glows fantastically on Fender Rhodes.
Piano Factory 28.
My favorite track is the Prelude from Bach’s Second English Suite which glows fantastically on Fender Rhodes.
String Theory 31: 15 Quartets and then some
Wirén clearly preferred quality over quantity.
String Theory 31: 15 Quartets and then some
Wirén clearly preferred quality over quantity.
Two concerts
Some concerts are like encyclopedias or history lessons.