Archive for February 28th, 2025
Maurice Ravel, 150
One of the things in which I take great pride—and for which I can take no credit—is that I share my birthday with that most refined and enigmatic of French composers, Maurice Ravel. This month, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birth on March 7, 1875. Some quick and random facts: Maurice […]
Toccata listings for 3/2/25
On tonight’s program, Liszt has his way with a familiar tune, Moszkowski on the accordion, and a symphony for organ and orchestra. Thanks for listening, and thanks for your support during our short membership awareness campaign! enjoy! 6:01 PM 39320 Franz Liszt Grande Fantasie di bravura Hyperion 67408 SOLO Leslie Howard, piano sur la […]
Playlist: Feb/28/25
11:37 PM Antonin Dvorak — Piano Trio No. 4 Key: E minor Opus: 90Arabesque, 6726 11:05 PM Carl Nielsen — Symphony No. 2 Opus: 16Conductor: Bryden ThomsonChandos, 9163 10:35 PM Ludwig van Beethoven — Piano Concerto No. 2 Key: B flat major Opus: 19Conductor: Hans VonkEnsemble: Staatskapelle DresdenChristian Zacharias, pianoAngel/EMI, 63937 10:15 PM Johann Sebastian […]
