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Brahms’ Ballade in B Major, Op. 10, No. 4
Emil Gilels, a Soviet pianist born in Odessa, Ukraine, was considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He began studying the piano at the age of five…
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Brahms’ Ballade in D Minor, Op. 10, No. 1
Emil Gilels, a talented Soviet pianist, was born in Odessa, Ukraine. Widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, he began studying piano at the age…
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Adagio from Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty
Anna Malikova performs Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty: Adagio in 2005 at Dom Muzyki Moscow. Her career started in the former Soviet Union and expanded to the West after winning competitions in…
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Bach Toccata, Performed by Anna Malikova
Anna Malikova, a pianist whose career began in the former Soviet Union, gained recognition in the West after winning competitions in Oslo, Warsaw, and Sydney. In 1993, she won 1st…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…powerful Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47, is an enigmatic work that reflects the composer’s tumultuous relationship with the Soviet regime. With its dramatic themes and complex emotional…
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Alexander Glazunov
…establishment of the Soviet Union. In 1928, he left Russia and settled in Paris, where he continued to compose and conduct, maintaining his reputation as a leading Russian composer despite…
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Ravel’s Bolero on Classical Guitar
Ravel’s Bolero on Classical Guitar. Free tabs/notes available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/randynyborg4. Latest CD includes Malaguena and Other Spanish Guitar Favorites. My arrangement features a duet of guitar and violin. Guitar notes…
