Dvoks Violin Concerto (Link) was originally dedicated to virtuoso violinist Joseph Joachim when it was written in 1879, although he never ended up performing the piece in public.…
Shostakovitchs Second Cello Concerto (Link) premiered on his 60th birthday, and might be considered a reflection on his life. This performance with conductor David Zinman and…
Celebrating the life and work of composer Hugo Wolf, who was born #OTD in 1860 (Link)
Celebrating the life and work of composer Hugo Wolf, who was born #OTD in 1860 (Link) with his captivating Mrike setting of Der Feuerreiter. Enjoy this performance with conductor…
Born #OTD in 1824, Czech composer Bedich Smetana (Link)
Born #OTD in 1824, Czech composer Bedich Smetana (Link) is widely regarded as the father of Czech music, with many of his compositions depicting the history and landscapes of…
Celebrating the life and music of composer Kurt Weill (Link)
Celebrating the life and music of composer Kurt Weill (Link) who was born #OTD in 1900. He is well-known for writing music which he deemed to serve a useful social purpose. Enjoy…