Archive for September 21st, 2018
Are new violins easier to fiddle with?
Sorry, I couldn’t resist that one. In all seriousness, violinist Netanel Draiblate has some very interesting reasons for preferring to play a new instrument rather than an antique. We chatted about new vs. old, cadenzas, and more recently. Mr. Draiblate will be the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra’s featured soloist on Sunday, September 30. […]
Toccata listings 9/23/18
On tonight’s program, music for 2 pianos by Rachmaninoff and a concerto by C.P.E. Bach. thanks for listening, and enjoy! 6:00 PM 2063 Sergei Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances Op 45 London 444845 SOLO Vladimir Ashkenazy, piano VLAH dee meer AHSH keh nah zee SOLO Andre Previn, piano AHN dray PREH vihn 34:15 C 2 1-3 […]
Playlist: Sep/21/18
11:54 PM Igor Stravinsky — Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments Conductor: H. Robert ReynoldsEnsemble: Detroit Chamber WindsJames Tocco, pianoKoch Intl., 7211 11:17 PM Sir Hubert Parry — Symphony No.2 Key: FConductor: Andrew PennyEnsemble: Scottish National OrchestraNaxos, 8553469 10:45 PM Gerald Finzi — Earth and Air and Rain Stephen Varcoe, baritoneClifford Benson, pianoHyperion, 66161 10:19 […]