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Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 18, 1st Movement – Moderato
Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 18, performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Fritz Reiner, features pianist Arthur Rubinstein. Composed between 1900 and 1901, the concerto…
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America’s First Orchestra
…to play, and who would conduct. They would divide all proceeds after the concert season concluded. The first concert was held in the heart of the theater district at Apollo…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century- Five Works from Each Era
…classical pieces that highlight this era: 1. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos When discussing the 18th century, one cannot overlook the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach, whose Brandenburg Concertos stand as a…
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Alessandro Marcello – Oboe Concerto in D Minor
The Oboe Concerto in D Minor, SD 935, is a concerto for oboe, strings, and continuo composed by Alessandro Marcello. Performed by Marcel Ponseele on Baroque Oboe.
