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Russian composer (1865-1935)
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- Russian Empire, Soviet Union
- pianist, composer, music teacher
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2022-03-17 10:40:57
Artist Gábor Winkler-Nemes Captures Classical Music's Most Prominent Figures
A new exhibition by Hungarian artist Gábor Winkler-Nemes has recently opened in London. The exhibition, entitled presents a series of striking portraits of some major figures in classical music, including violinists Yehudi Menuhin and David Oistrakh. Born in Hungary in 1981, Gábor Winkler-Nemes studied at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts and is also […] The post appeared first on The World's Leading Classical Music News Source. Est 2009..
2021-06-26 06:37:03
It should be essential repertoire: former BBC New Generation Artist trumpeter Simon Höfele chats about the 20th-century works for trumpet and piano on his new disc on Berlin Classics
[…] were written for a major Russian trumpeter and the concerto is very much a virtuoso showpiece. Simon describes Arutjunjan's music as fantastic, and the Aria et Scherzo is in a style similar to, but not as strident as Hindemith's Sonata which is also on the disc. In fact, Simon describes Arutjunjan's Aria et Scherzo as refreshing, and adding that it is fun to play. Elisabeth Brauß and Simon Höfele (Photo credit Michael Winkler) The other lesser-known name is that of Karl Pilss (1902-1979), an Austrian composer who studied with Franz Schmidt (1874-1939). Pilss is a recent discovery for Simon. Besides the Sonata which he plays on the disc, there is also a concerto, though Simon has never played it. He is enthusiastic about Pilss' Trumpet Sonata and describes it as being reminiscent of Richard Strauss, which is particularly grateful as of course Strauss never wrote […]
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2019-07-14 13:25:00
The best new classical albums: July 2019
[…] as Sergei Prokofiev, Mstslav Rostropovich, Paul Tortelier, Giovanni Sollima, Astor Piazzolla, Alexander Tcherepnin, Isaac Albéniz and others. The music exploits the instrumental and musical possibilities of the cello to the utmost, and sometimes even beyond.Italian cellist Luciano Tarantino is an enterprising and versatile musician, active as orchestral player, chamber music player and soloist. With the present program he embarked on an extensive international tour.Source: brilliantclassics.comReissue / archive Ginette Neveu: The Complete RecordingsGinette Neveu, violinJean Neveu, pianoBruno Seidler-Winkler, pianoPhilharmonia OrchestraConductors: Walter Susskind, Issay DobrowenJean Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op.47Johannes Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major, Op.77Ernest Chausson: Poème for Violin & Orchestra, Op.25Maurice Ravel: TziganeMaurice Ravel: Vocalise-étude en forme de habaneraIon Scărlătescu: BagatelleManuel de Falla: Danza Española No.1Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne No.20 in C sharp minor, B.49 (piano: Jean Neveu)Grigoraș Dinicu: Hora StaccatoJosef Suk: Four Pieces for Violin and Piano, Op.17Claude Debussy: Violin Sonata in G minorFritz Kreisler: Grave in C minor […]
2019-07-13 05:10:00
Classical Music News of the Week, July 13, 2019
[…] of guest artists performing during this 31st season. On its Choral Classics series, Concerts at St. Ignatius celebrates and explores the deep friendship and musical relationship between two pillars of Italian classical music: Gioachino Rossini and Giuseppe Verdi, through three concerts highlighting its own Choir and Orchestra under the direction of K. Scott Warren. For complete season information, tickets, and additional info on Concerts at St. Ignatius, call 212-288-2520 or visit ignatius.nyc/concerts. --Caroline Heaney, BucklesweetFrank Winkler Guest-Conducts Music Institute Chorale Music Institue faculty Frank Winkler conducts Music Institute Chorale July 24, and looks back on a rewarding career. Recently retired piano and conducting faculty member Frank Winkler has performed and taught a wide range of musical styles, from the classic to the contemporary, but he has found the people, from professional musicians to teaching colleagues to students of all ages, the most rewarding aspect of his career. "The best thing […]
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