Tag Archives: classical music

Musical Nourishment – Chicago

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Eric

My idea of cultural mecca is the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago. It’s has a spectacular old world lobby and is just steps away from the Art Institute and Symphony Hall. I took advantage of it’s proximity to the latter … Continue reading →

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I’m not trying to reach the converted.

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Eric

I’m trying to reach the others, the ones who haven’t discovered their personal connection with classical (serious) music.  Is it possible that my deliberate choice of the previous words might offend some people? Hopefully,  because my point is;  how can … Continue reading →

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Epiphany or Conversion?

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Eric

So, let’s pretend there is this prospect, a guy who  has been pestering dealers up and down the east coast for a couple of weeks. He doesn’t play, is relocating and well to do, looking to buy a piano for … Continue reading →

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Andras Schiff in Japan

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Eric

I’m a big fan of Schiff. Terrifically thoughtful and sensitive pianist with very clear ideas of what he is looking for. Can’t really argue with that. AND, he stays away from all the big barn burner Romantic warhorses. Thank you…no … Continue reading →

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Some really great music making.

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Eric

If the Shostakovitch doesn’t bring tears to your eyes, then maybe you haven’t heard enough really good orchestras!

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In case you didn’t think music was important

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Eric

TED interview with Jose Antonio Abreu, founder of El Sistema, the youth music program in Venezula. It’s about 16 minutes long, but worth it.

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In Troubled Times: The Case for the Arts

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Eric

In Troubled Times: The Case for the Arts Compelling article by conductor JoAnn Falletta on the importance of classical music

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Great review

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Eric

Here is a great review of a recital in Seattle by the violinist Hilary Hahn accompianied by the wonderful Valentina Lisitsa. “At the piano — a fine mellow-toned Bosendorfer instead of the usual Steinway — Valentina Lisitsa showed great interpretative … Continue reading →

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Garrick Ohlsson on YouTube

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Eric

Garrick is a good friend of Bosendorfer and graciously agreed, at an event at the Museum of Arts and Design in NYC, to give a sampling from his upcoming all Scriabin recital. This was music making of the highest order, … Continue reading →

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Nice piano!

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Eric

I’m in Charleston SC right now (really great city!) and just heard Valentina Lisitsa play the Tchaikovsky 1 with the Warsaw Philharmonic. Valentina is a big Bosendorfer fan, and the feeling is mutual. But our bank of concert pianos can’t … Continue reading →

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