Bernstein’s Best?

Here are two excellent recordings of a work that might be new to you:  Leonard Bernstein’s Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium). Quoting Bernstein, “The music, like Plato’s dialogue, […]

Finally, I Get It!

I admit it. I was never a fan of director Sergio Leone’s “spaghetti westerns”. I got tired of closeups that allowed me to count the pores […]

But what do you call it!

The amazing classical cellist Maya Fridman joins with jazz musicians, pianist Atzko Kohashi an acoustic bass player Frans van der Hoeven, to create something unique! […]

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 […]