The brilliant composer, conductor, pianist and educator Leonard Bernstein was born on August 25, 1918 (d 1990). In this video clip he conducts the London Symphony Orchestra in the zippy overture to his operetta Candide.
Pianist Kathryn Selby with violinist Grace Clifford and cellist Timo-Veikko Valve explore the complex relationship shared by Brahms, Robert Schumann and Clara Schumann in their May touring recital “Love & Devotion.” More information. Here’s a preview of the concert.
‘Fierce’ is word that aptly describes soprano Simone Kermes presently appearing in Fearless Baroque with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. She sings with a rare physicality discarding convention in her delivery of her dazzling technique, unconventional sounds and the quantums of energy she pours into her performances. In this video she sings the aria Son qual nave from…
Celebrating the rich legacy of Johannes Brahms, born May 7, 1833. This is his Double Concerto for Violin and Cello opus 102 with David Oistrakh (violin) and Mstislav Rostropovich (cello), directed by Kyril Kondrashin
Excerpts from Tafelmusik’s The Galileo Project, featuring the music of Monteverdi and Merula.
The late dramatic soprano Elizabeth Connell who died on February 18th, sings Mild und Leise from Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde. She thrilled audiences around the world with the beauty and power of her voice. Her legacy will endure. RIP.
Check out this video of City Girl a song written and performed by moth, Synergy’s splinter group headed by Timothy Constable. The film puts the viewer as a ‘fly on the wall’ in a 20-something woman’s apartment (played by Sophia Ndaba) as she prepares to go out into the city. The film was directed by Timothy…