THE MUSICAL BLOG

Music is a communal endeavor. It represents a gift of beauty from the composer, to the performer, and through them both to the auditor -...

Scarlatti, a man of impeccable taste and timing, had the wisdom & foresight to choose a birthday to share with a certain blog author...

This past weekend saw the passing of Leon Fleisher, one of the great pianists of the last hundred years and one of the world’s most...

“To be a great pianist, one must be part angel and part demon.” ~ Vladimir Horowitz The great Ukrainian-American pianist Vladimir...

"If you liked what you heard in my recital...just wait until you hear Richter" - Emil Gilels

Note: This type of entry will become a regular staple for future entries in the weeks and months moving forward. I hope to present a...