Johann Nepomuk Hummel (November 14, 1778 – October 17, 1837) was an Austrian composer and virtuoso pianist. His music reflects the transition from the Classical to the Romantic musical era. Hummel was born in Pressburg, Hungary (now Bratislava, Slovakia), the
August, 2010
Niu Niu had his Wigmore Hall debut in 2006, when he was just nine years old. Introduced to the London public by pianist Leslie Howard and sponsored by David Tang of Shanghai Tang fame, Niu Niu received a taste of
Die schöne Müllerin Mark Padmore, tenor Paul Lewis, piano From Franz Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin (2010) Released by Harmonia Mundi Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin After Winterreise, this is another jewel. Mark Padmore, Paul Lewis, and Schubert, a divine lyrical combination.
Franz Schubert Die schöne Müllerin After Winterreise, this is another jewel. Mark Padmore, Paul Lewis, and Schubert, a divine lyrical combination.
“The young Igor Levit, who shows not only great technical accomplishment but also a remarkable artistic maturity, shaped [Prokofiev’s] concerto forcefully…A brilliant performance.” – Neue Zürcher Zeitung, April 2009 At only 23, Igor Levit has already made his debuts with
We have been celebrating Chopin’s bicentenary for the whole of this year. Numerous articles have been written, prominent pianists have been performing his music all over the world, major festivals have featured special Chopin days, not to mention all the
Et Jesum Carlos Mena, countertenor From Tomás Luis de Victoria: Et Jesum (2010) Released by Harmonia Mundi Tomás Luis de Victoria: Et Jesum Spanish countertenor Carlos Mena performs these divine Motets for solo voice, instant peace and contemplation. Official website