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Erik Satie – Gymnopédie No. 3
Erik Satie’s Gymnopédie No.3, orchestrated by Debussy, is part of a collection of three piano compositions called the Gymnopédies. Published in Paris in 1888, these atmospheric pieces are written in…
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Erik Satie – Gymnopédie No. 1
Erik Satie’s Gymnopédies are three piano compositions published in Paris in 1888. These atmospheric pieces, written in 3/4 time, share a common theme and structure. They are considered precursors to…
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Géza Anda Performs Chopin Polonaise No. 6 – Heroique
…the Liszt Prize in 1940. In 1941, he performed Brahms’ Piano Concerto No.2, gaining international recognition. His talent earned him the nickname “troubadour of the piano” by conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler….
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Mendelssohn – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Part 1
Discover unique Japanese-style T-shirts and Lamps at ShinoStore.com. Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream performed by the Berlin Orchestra, conducted by Wilhelm Furtwangler. Part…
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Erik Satie – Musique d’Ameublement
Erik Satie’s “Furniture Music” consists of five parts: Tenture de cabinet préfecturale, Carrelage phonique, Tapisserie en fer forgé, Un salon, and Chez un “bistrot.”…
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Complete Version of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio – Live from Hamburg with Julian Prégardien
Experience J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, a musical highlight featuring renowned tenor Julian Prégardien. Joined by the NDR Vokalensemble and the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, this concert captures the magic…
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Erik Satie
…dissatisfaction with the Conservatoire led him to leave and serve a year in the army, after which he decided to venture into composition. The Velvet Gentleman and the Montmartre Years…
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Johann Pachelbel
While the name Johann Pachelbel may not be instantly recognizable to everyone, his musical compositions, particularly the well-known “Canon in D,” have left an indelible imprint on the world of…
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Beethoven Romance No. 1
Erich Rohn Furtwangler’s concertmaster Beethoven Romance No.1 is now available on CD for the first time. Recorded in 1950, after Rohn left the Berliner philharmoniker, the orchestra on this record…
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Bach – Complete Brandenburg Concertos, BWV 1046 – 1051
Bach’s Brandenburg concertos, BWV 1046-1051, performed by Václav Luks and Collegium 1704. The concertos consist of six different compositions in various keys and tempos. Each concerto showcases different movements, such…
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Leopold Mozart
…quickly propelled him through the ranks, and he was appointed a court composer in 1743. His duties extended beyond composition, encompassing the teaching of violin to the choirboys of the…
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
…moved to Leipzig, he attended the Thomasschule as a day student. His father was his sole music tutor, imparting him with invaluable lessons in composition and keyboard-playing. In 1731, he…
