-
Claude Debussy
Achille-Claude Debussy, more commonly known as Claude Debussy, was an emblematic French composer whose work served as a cornerstone for the music of the 20th century. His innovative approach to…
-
Erik Satie
…Honfleur, Normandy, to a French father and a British mother. His father, Alfred, was a ship’s broker and composer, and his mother, Jane, was a pianist and composer. Sadly, his…
-
Jean Sibelius
Jean Sibelius, the emblematic Finnish composer, is distinguished for his profound influence on the development of symphony and symphonic poems, and is often associated with the surge of nationalism in…
-
Flop or Masterpiece? Ten Classical Works That Made a Comeback
…Bruckner’s Symphony No. 3: A Composer’s Struggle Anton Bruckner experienced a host of setbacks before the premiere of his Symphony No. 3. The perfectionist composer struggled to complete the work,…
-
Samuel Barber
…the NBC Symphony Orchestra in 1938 solidified Barber’s reputation as a major American composer. A Prolific Composer Barber’s output was diverse and prolific. He composed over 48 opus-length works and…
-
Johann Strauss I
…Vienna. Emergence as a Renowned Composer Strauss’s reputation as a leading composer of Viennese waltzes solidified in the 1830s. He performed at the “Sperl,” a prominent dance hall in Leopoldstadt,…
-
Jules Massenet
Jules Massenet, a name synonymous with French opera, was the most celebrated operatic composer of his time. His remarkable musical journey, marked by a distinctive melodic style and theatrical aptness,…
-
Igor Stravinsky – Elegy for Solo Viola
…concerto from Stravinsky, he declined and Bartok took the offer instead. Germain Prevost commissioned the Elegy to honor Alphonse Onnou, along with works by Darius Milhaud. This somber token of…
-
Ernest Rozsa Performs Haydn’s Zigeuner Trio
…Orchestra Tirgu-Mures in Romania. He has performed numerous concerts as a soloist with this orchestra, playing violin concertos by Brahms, Beethoven, Bartok (No. 2), and others. Website: www.ernoe-rozsa-violin.com Email: rozsavirtuoso@yahoo.de…
-
Andante Grazioso from Boccherini’s Concerto No. 9 in B Flat Major
…on piano, at Indiana University on Feb. 29, 2008. More music by Anna and her siblings can be found at http://www.psliva.com/concerts/. Check out her latest performance of Bartok at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FadVjmHPU8….
-
Ernest Rozsa Plays Massenet’s Meditation
…1975-1981, performing numerous concertos with conductors like Szalman Lorant and C. Mandeal. His repertoire included violin concertos by Brahms, Beethoven, Bartok, Sibelius, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Tchaikovsky Trio, and Shostakovich. There were…
-
Mozart Dissonance Quartet – Adagio, Allegro – Played by Budapest String Quartet (1932)
The Budapest String Quartet, formed in 1917, was the most successful chamber ensemble of its time. They played a diverse range of composers, including Mozart and Bartók, and gained popularity…
