Computer-Generated Music That Rivals Beethoven?
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Lang Lang: Play the chestnuts
One L.A. Times Arts and Culture writer says “for core classical music fans, playing popular pieces is nothing more than pandering to the lowest common denominator.” What?
A Different “Pastoral Symphony” From Alexander Glazunov
As we continue our cycle of the symphonies of Alexander Glazunov this week, we’ll have a different “Pastoral Symphony,” one with a Russian accent, his Symphony No. 7.
Concert Shines Spotlight on Russia’s Political Prisoners
Kremerata Baltica was ones of the ensembles who performed in a recent concert to draw attention to the plight of Russia's political prisoners.
Concert Focuses International Spotlight on Russia’s Political Prisoners, Magazine Panel Picks Opera’s Top Singers and Joseph Horowitz encourages people to rediscover Rachmaninoff.
This Saturday: Classical 101 Remembers Shirley Verrett
Sherley Verrett as Madame Lidoine in Poulenc's Dialogues des Carmelites at the Metropolitan Opera in 1976.
This Saturday, Classical 101′s Serenata and Saturday on Stage remember opera star Shirley Verrett (1931-2010).
Classical Haiku: Sergei Rachmaninoff
Today’s Classical Haiku is for Rachmaninoff, who could do anything with his hands. Then again, maybe that was no great accomplishment: he had two of them.
Columbus Symphony Shines with Guest Conductor Larry Rachleff
The Ohio Theatre, where the Columbus Symphony performed Sergei Rachmaninoff's 'Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,' with guest conductor Larry Rachleff.
The Columbus Symphony outdid itself this past weekend with sensational performances under the direction of guest conductor Larry Rachleff.
Columbus Symphony: Sergei Rachmaninoff and Dmitri Shostakovich
Ohio Theatre, home to the Columbus Symphony.
Background on Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” and Dmitri Shostakovitch’s “Symphony No. 11″ performed before a performance by the Columbus Symphony.
How Do You Like Your Vocalise?
Russian composer, pianist, and conductor Sergei Rachmaninoff in 1892.
Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Vocalise” is not often heard in it’s original form.
Carl Nielsen’s Double Vocalise
Carl Nielsen (pictured) was born the same year as his better-known Scandinavian contemporary and Finland's greatest composer, Jean Sibelius
John Rittmeyer saw on a calendar that this is the birthday of Danish composer Carl Nielsen, born June 9th, 1865. So, not to neglect this important artist, he recalls the composer’s Third Symphony from 1911.
How To Play Rachmaninoff (With a Little Help)
The immense hands of pianist Segei Rachmaninov
The story goes that Sergei Rachmaninoff had huge hands, so big that it makes playing his music quite difficult without help. One pianist had a solution.
