Blogs about: Claudio Arrau
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Comparing performances of Mozart Sonata in C, K. 545, Movement 1, Allegro (Tempo, alone can make a big difference)
Over time, when we return to a piece that is well-learned, and in some cases has become a bit too predictable without a touch of inspiration, a revitalized, updated version might be worth a try. In th… more →
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Piano Sonata No. 3 in C major
wrote 2 weeks ago: So it is, we reach the final sonata in this auspicious starting trio for the young Ludwig. Just as t … more →
The Forest Scene op 82, by Robert Schumann
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wrote 2 weeks ago: __________ The above photos are the bluebells and leisure scenery in the forest of my neighbourhood. … more →
Claudio Arrau
wrote 5 months ago: Claudio Arrau … more →
A Stroll On The Beach: Freedom
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wrote 8 months ago: A child breaks free on the sands of Payyambalam beach in Kannur. … more →
Classical music poll: Who were the 10 greatest pianists of all time?
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wrote 10 months ago: By Jacob Stockinger An interesting and accomplished monthly Australian magazine – Limelight Magazine … more →
Vanessa Perez
wrote 1 year ago: Photo courtesy of Michele Laurita (Photo below of Vanessa rocking a hat that I happen to also wear: … more →
""I hate writing, I love having written."
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wrote 1 year ago: Thus spake Dorothy Parker. Stephen Sondheim is quoted as saying, “My idea of heaven is not wri … more →
72 - Carnaval
wrote 1 year ago: Claudio Arrau – Carnaval (Schumann) … more →
Classical music news: BBC Music Magazine names the Top 50 greatest classical music recordings ever made. How many have you heard? Or do you own?
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wrote 1 year ago: By Jacob Stockinger What are the 50 greatest – I assume that is not the same as the most important … more →
New release by Claudio Arrau
wrote 1 year ago: Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 – Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 by Claudio Arrau 2011 (6 … more →
New release by Claudio Arrau
wrote 1 year ago: Schubert: Six Moments Musicaux by Claudio Arrau 2011 (8 tracks, 41:34) … more →
New classical/opera release by Claudio Arrau
wrote 1 year ago: Beethoven: Violin Sonatas 1, 2 & 3 by Claudio Arrau 2011 (9 tracks, 55:57) classical/opera … more →
Thursday, 7/21/11
wrote 1 year ago: Time for just one? I’d go with Alfred Cortot. ***** favorites (an occasional series) Of beauty … more →
Meditation, the Sitting Part
wrote 1 year ago: If my young grandson Jack were to ask me what is the first thing he should do to learn how to play g … more →
The "Appassionata" Sonata - Part II
wrote 1 year ago: What makes a satisfying performance of this piece? What is it that puts the “passion” in the “Appas … more →
"The Piano Matters"
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wrote 2 years ago: I’ve recently discovered a new radio show, Piano Matters, hosted by David Dubal. It is a show … more →
Monday, 12/27/10
wrote 2 years ago: Of beauty you cannot have too much. Frederic Chopin, Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 (1835-36) Take … more →
A Reminiscence of Claudio Arrau
wrote 2 years ago: Arrau in Beethoven's 2nd Recently I was preparing for a Chicago Symphony concert and was listen … more →
Carnaval
wrote 2 years ago: By Robert Schumann. Piano: Claudio Arrau. [PART 2] [PART 3] [PART 4] … more →
