Tag Archives: classical music

Pianos in recordings

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Eric

I’ve been trying to come up with some examples of recordings where the non-Steinway piano is notated, AND it is a good representation of that makers sound. I have many Bosendorfer examples, mostly Garrick Ohlsson’s vast output. I have also … Continue reading →

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Conductors I have met.

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Eric

No particular order… James Levine Leonard Bernstein Erich Leinsdorf Christoph von Dohnanyi Michael Tilson Thomas Daniel Barenboim Sir Colin Davis Leonard Slatkin Mistislav Rostropovich Raphael Fruhbeck de Burgos Neemi Jarvi

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Musical Nourishment

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Eric

Last  night was my return to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. I’ve heard James Levine conduct the Met Opera Orchestra, both in opera and in concert settings and have always been impressed. This was my first opportunity to see what he has … Continue reading →

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Great music…

Posted on July 11, 2007 by Eric

I don’t think there is a piano in it, but TS, this is my blog. Schoenbergs Gurre-Lieder is some spectacularly beautiful music. If you are a romantic and don’t think you like the atonal stuff, then give this a listen. … Continue reading →

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