The tradition of the touring piano virtuoso did not start with Sigismond Thalberg or even Franz Liszt. This distinct honour should rightfully be bestowed upon the Czech pianist and composer Jan Ladislav Dussek, who was born 12 February 1760 in
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Liszt Was Liebe sei?, S288/1/R575a Was Liebe sei?, S288/2/R575b Was Liebe sei?, S288/3/R575c After a highly successful tour of Russia, Franz Liszt arrived in Berlin and played his first recital at the Berlin Singakademie on 27 December 1841. His performance
Brass players are lucky to have some of the most gorgeous music written for them. One can’t help but think of Bruckner Symphonies, like the 9th Symphony with 8 horns, 4 of them doubling on Wagner Tubas, 3 trumpets and
During his stay in London, Wolfi apparently composed a number of duet sonatas, that is, two players performing at one piano. They were probably intended for his personal use and included the participation from his sister Nannerl. Advertisements from 1765
Schumann: Carnaval op.9 – Aveu Mitsuko Uchida From Schumann : Carnaval / Kreisleriana (2007) Released by Decca Schumann: Carnaval op.9 – Aveu When Schumann composed the Carnaval, he was torn between his then fiancée Ernestine and Clara, his future wife.
The “German Requiem” by Johannes Brahms, more so than any other of his compositions, first established the composer’s reputation among a wide range of music lovers in Germany, and subsequently secured his international reputation as well. Not unexpectedly, however, the
Haydn Die Schopfung (The Creation), Hob.XXI:2 (Sung in English) Walking into Rouen in search of some refreshment late on our first evening in France, we passed the grand Abbatiale Saint-Ouen, Rouen’s second major church and the venue for the second
Beethoven: Piano Concerto no.1 – Rondo West-Eastern Divan Orchestra (Symphonies) Staatskapelle Berlin (Concertos) Daniel Barenboim, conductor & piano From Beethoven For All – Music of Power, Passion and Beauty (2012) Released by Decca Beethoven: Piano Concerto no.1 – Rondo “Beethoven’s