Archive for 'Classical Corner'
Bagatelles and Dithyrambs
Exploring short piano works, rich in character and expression, from two early-20th-century composers who deserve more attention. Plus: three new recordings you need right now! [...]
To See or Not To See
Does video enhance or distract from the classical music experience for audiophiles? Will Blu-Ray revolutionize recorded opera, or can audio-only formats still hold value? [...]
Best of Winter 2012
Richard Strauss in the Alps; Bach's Goldbergs arranged for viol consort; the longest, largest symphony ever written; stunning Bach oratorios from Retrospect; a triumphant 20th-century program from the Oregon Symphony. All this and more in our [...]
Bottom Five
Lawrence Schenbeck talks about his favorite music by his least-favorite composers. Some surprising choices, both ways. [...]
Chamber Music Magic
Lawrence Schenbeck surveys music for two, three, or four strings, featuring exceptional new recordings from young performers. [...]
Schubert. Innigkeit. Discuss.
Lawrence Schenbeck welcomes in the new year with new recordings of Franz Schubert's timeless music and thoughts about his harmonic innovation. [...]
‘Tis the (Choral) Season
Lawrence Schenbeck recommends new choral recordings that would make nice gifts, with asides on record packaging and choral music's place in American life. [...]
More Mystery Composers
Once again, Lawrence Schenbeck tests your knowledge with a quiz on two classical composers, widely separated by time and space. [...]
An Ives Geography
Lawrence Schenbeck explores New England and Noo Yawk City with "maverick" composer Charles Ives. [...]
Classical Corner: Fall Record Roundup
Lawrence Schenbeck offers advice on the most desirable classical recordings of the last few months. [...]
Classical Corner: Mahler 101
Gustav Mahler is featured in this month's Classical Corner. A fascinating look at a modern composer that you'll enjoy. [...]
Classical Corner: Baroque Orchestral Suites
Dance fever is nothing new. Lawrence Schenbeck discusses great Baroque dance music in new and old recordings of Bach, Rameau, and Handel by Jordi Savall, Frederick Fennell, Charles Mackerras, and others. [...]
Classical Corner Mystery Composers
Lawrence Schenbeck introduces three "Mystery Composers" whose music should be more widely enjoyed. [...]
Classical Corner Beethoven
For years, the great tenor saxophonist Lester Young carried around an old recording of “Singin’ the Blues” made by Frankie Trumbauer and his band in 1927. When he was asked why, Young said “ the [...]
Classical Corner Vivaldi
Antonio Vivaldi is recognized as one of the greatest Baroque composers of all time. In this edition of Lawrence Schenbeck's Classical Corner, we learn about this composer and enjoy his music. [...]
Classical Corner Stravinsky
In this second edition of Classical Corner, Lawrence covers the great Igor Stravinsky with musical excerpts and lots of help understanding the composer's methodology and work. A must read. [...]
Classical Corner Mozart
Classical Corner: a new series on classical music that delves deep into what makes it work. A fascinating piece about Mozart and the language his music speaks includes musical examples. [...]
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