Carlo Gesualdo Madrigals, Book 6 (1611) The third act of William Shakespeare’s tragic play “Othello” contains the ominous words “O, beware, my lord, of jealousy! It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on”. As we

When we think about the wonders of the world, we think in terms of natural marvels or edifices. Typically, we don’t think in these terms when we describe creative artists but Janos Starker, qualifies. Virtuoso cellist, master pedagogue, articulate advocate

Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 – Rondo Allegro Isabelle Faust, Violin Orchestra Mozart Claudio Abbado From Berg – Beethoven: Violin Concertos (2012) Released by Harmonia Mundi Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 – Rondo Allegro

From Beijing to Bartók: a Talk with Tan Dun at the 2012 Hong Kong International Chamber Music Festival Tan Dun flew to Hong Kong last month to oversee rehearsals for the local premiere of Ghost Opera, the chamber work considered

Do cows understand music? Can animals appreciate the beauty of music? The term “playing music to a cow” (对牛弹琴) is an old Chinese proverb that came about when a man called Gong Mingyi played music to his cow, only to

Cello Concerto in A minor, RV419 – II. Andante Jean-Guihen Queyras, cello Akademie Für Alte Musik Berlin Vivaldi Cello Concertos (2011) Released by Harmonia Mundi Vivaldi: Cello Concerto in A minor, RV419 – II. Andante Alongside the famous Quattro Stagioni,

After sampling the sexual exploitations by some members of the Viennese Strauss family, it might be time to restore our faith in humanity—especially with Valentine’s Day around the corner—by taking a look at a different Strauss, namely Richard from Munich.

Not so long ago, chamber music simply did not register in Hong Kong. Sure, various chamber groups were featured during the Arts Festival and on other special occasions, and student groups — primarily emerging from the Academy of Performing Arts