Anna Fedorova – Among the Greatest Pianists Performing Today

Originally written for Positive Feedback Anna Fedorova is among the greatest pianists performing and recording today. Sure, my opinion. But well judged. Anna plays organically, […]

A Forgotten Treasure from Korngold

When I was young I was very impressed by music from “big” motion pictures. There was Miklos Rozsa (Ben Hur, El Cid, Quo Vadis), Alex North […]

An Award-Winning Performance I am Thrilled to Rediscover

I was looking through some releases from last year when I was reminded of this award winner.  Sebastian Stanley’s Rachmaninoff album showcases his masterful playing, […]

I can’t think of a single work by Prokofiev that I don’t like.

Everybody knows Prokofiev’s ballets, and his 5th Symphony.  I can’t think of a single work by Prokofiev that I don’t like.   Well… there is […]

Saskia Giorgini Plays Debussy With a Sparkling Joyfulness

Available now for 25% off! I’ve said it before… I love Debussy! I especially love his piano works. I’ve amassed a big collection of CD’s and files […]

Young & Foolish: Mozart & C.P.E. Bach from Café Zimmermann

Music that makes you happy. If there is anything these days that we need in large quantities, it’s music that makes you happy. Well, here […]

Fiery Performances from Patrenko and Oslo Philharmonic

I’d like to put out some praise for “warhorses.” There’s a reason they hang around. People like them! And occasionally a conductor will come up with […]

‘Czech Songs’ from Magdalena Kozena on Pentatone

This lovely, haunting album of Czech orchestral songs is a real winner. It’s a followup to last year’s Folk Songs, winner of Album of the Year […]