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Bacewicz and Tansman Piano Quintets --Three Takes on Neoclassicism
Bacewicz and Tansman are woefully underrepresented in performances. Especially given the quality of their compositions. Give this release a listen. I think you'll agree.
Johann Heinichen Dresden Vespers hit sweet spot
Not completely operatic, not completely pared-down Protestant, nor completely overblown Catholic. Heinichen's music sits at the intersection of all three, in an undeniably sweet spot.
WorldView Post: Episodes Fourteen
#ClassicsaDay #UkrainianClassics Week 4
The challenge is to post music from Ukrainian composers. Some were subjects of Imperial Russia. Others were citizens of the USSR. And some live in the independent nation of Ukraine.
George Walker Piano Sonatas - Exceptional
George Walker's music, in my opinion, isn't performed as often as its quality merits. Apparently, Steven Beck thought so, too.
WorldView Episode 13: Ignacy Jan Paderewski
#ClassicsaDay #UkrainianClassics Week 3
The challenge is to post music from Ukrainian composers. Some were subjects of Imperial Russia. Others were citizens of the USSR. And some live in the independent nation of Ukraine.
Josef Labor Chamber Works for Wittgenstein -- and others
Josef Labor crafted music of genuine quality. You can enjoy these works just on their own musical merit. Which is exactly what I did.
Johann Mattheson "Joseph" -- contemplative masterwork
If you're only familiar with Handel's oratorios (like "Messiah,") give Mattheson's an audition. The genre was more varied than you might think.
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