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Allegro Moderato from Haydn’s Cello Concerto in D
Pierre Fournier (1906-1986) was a renowned cellist known for his lyrical playing and artistic sensitivity. Despite losing dexterity in his legs and feet due to polio, he excelled on the…
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Andante from Haydn’s Surprise Symphony No. 94 in G Major
…his earlier Baroque-style compositions to the polished and lyrical works of the classical era. The movement is renowned for its unexpected loud chord at the beginning, displaying Haydn’s good-natured humor…
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Schubert Piano Sonata in B Flat
Rudolf Serkin, a talented pianist, was born in Cheb, Bohemia in 1903. He gained recognition as a child prodigy and studied music in Vienna with renowned teachers. Serkin began his…
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Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, Op. 32, No. 3 – Romance in D Minor
Emil Gilels, a renowned Soviet pianist, was born in Odessa, Ukraine on October 19, 1916. He is considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. Gilels began studying…
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Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, Op. 32, No. 2 – Gigue in G Minor
Emil Gilels, a renowned Soviet pianist, was born on October 19, 1916 in Odessa. Considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, Gilels began studying piano at the…
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Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, Op. 32, No. 4 – Fughette in G Minor
…the age of five under Yakov Tkach, who had studied with renowned pianists Raoul Pugno and Alexander Villoing. Gilels attributed his strong technique to Tkach’s strict training methods. Gilels performed…
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Der Nussbaum – Schumann
…collaborating with leading conductors such as Barenboim, Masur, and Haitink, and performing over 100 recitals with renowned pianists. She became one of Europe’s leading sopranos with performances in various roles….
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Schumann Fantasy – Clarinet Lesson with Igor Bagelman
Private classical and jazz music lessons taught by world-renowned musicians from prestigious institutions like Juilliard School and New York Philharmonic. Also provides information on music jobs and schools. Visit http://mucony.com…
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Aria from Vivaldi’s Griselda
…(Griselda) arr. Daniel Schnyder. Recorded by Daniel Schnyder and Carmina Quartet (Zoom in). Daniel Schnyder is a renowned composer/performer in jazz and classical music. He has performed as a soloist…
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Vivaldi Cello Concerto in E Minor, 2nd Movement – Allegro – Played by Pierre Fournier
…and Anton Hekking, graduating at age seventeen in 1923. His virtuosity earned him the title of “the cellist of the future,” and he went on to become a renowned musician….
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Vivaldi Cello Concerto in E Minor, 3rd Movement – Largo
Pierre Fournier, known as “the aristocrat of cellists,” was a renowned French musician. Born in Paris in 1906, Fournier overcame polio as a child and turned to the cello after…
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Vanessa Mae Plays The Storm by Antonio Vivaldi
…to England at a young age. Vanessa-Mae was educated in London and is a British citizen. She was born on October 27th, coincidentally sharing her birthday with another renowned violinist….
