Recently, in Sao Paulo, I lived through a perfect example of the surreal music scene in Brazil. It was a wintry Sunday afternoon. We went to Sala Sao Paulo, the concert hall home to the Sao Paulo State Symphony Orchestra

Roger Quilter (1877-1953) was an English composer known primarily for his elegant and distinguished art songs. He has composed more than 100 of them throughout his career, in addition to his choral, instrumental, and stage works.

Felix Mendelssohn Song without words Book 1, Op 19No. 6 Andante sostenuto in G minor “Venezianisches Gondellied” (Venetian Boat Song) No. 1 (1830) Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor Op. 25 (1830-31) On his way to Italy, Felix Mendelssohn

Émile Sauret: Music for Violin and Piano Scenes Villageoises Op. 50 I. Le matin French violinist and composer Emile Sauret wrote well over 100 pieces of violin pieces but unfortunately rarely performed. Let’s discover together the beautiful “Village Scenes”.

Scenes Villageoises Op. 50 I. Le matin Michi Wiancko, violin Dina Vainshtein, piano From Émile Sauret: Music for Violin and Piano (2011) Released by Naxos Scenes Villageoises Op. 50 I. Le matin French violinist and composer Emile Sauret wrote well

Aix-en-Provence 17th August 2011 On the 3rd of August, I saw Sokolov live at the 31st International Piano Festival of La Roque d’Anthéron. What a delightful concert it was! I have heard a plethora of superlatives about the playing of

It is Proms season again. But I am not going to describe any of those splendid concerts staged at the Royal Albert Hall. I just want to talk about a free live concert held on June 21 by the BBC

Symphonic Dances Op.64 (Allegretto grazioso) Eivind Aadland, conductor WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln From Grieg: Complete Symphonic Works Vol.1 (2011) Released by Audite! Symphonic Dances Op.64 (Allegretto grazioso) Let’s discover Norwegian violinist and conductor Eivind Aadland, with strong connection to folk music,