
The legendary alto saxophonist Paul Desmond once likened his distinctive tone on the instrument to that of a dry martini. That precise image consistently came
The French violinist David Grimal (born in 1973) first came to my attention via his position as artistic director of the conductor-less orchestra Les Dissonances.
This recording, “Bach to the Future”, made by the titular organist at Notre Dame, Olivier Latry, is the last to have been made on the
Philippe Bianconi first came to international attention when he won the 1985 International Van Cliburn Competition Silver Medal. He collaborated in Schubert song cycles with
La Dolce Volta has taken over the Talich Quartet recordings
Two of the three discs in this set have been
There are numerous fine renderings of the complete Beethoven Quartets
Only the most ideologically rigid period-instrument purist will dislike this
Czech ensembles have long had a lock on recommendable recordings
Best known as the founding and long-time pianist of the recently disbanded Beaux Arts Trio, as well as a much sought-after teacher, Menahem Pressler has