Michael EschNov 16, 2020How To Participate in the Arts During the PandemicMusic is a communal endeavor. It represents a gift of beauty from the composer, to the performer, and through them both to the auditor -...
Michael EschOct 26, 2020Composer Birthdays: Domenico ScarlattiScarlatti, a man of impeccable taste and timing, had the wisdom & foresight to choose a birthday to share with a certain blog author...
Michael EschAug 6, 2020A Tribute to Leon FleisherThis 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...
Michael EschMay 7, 2020My Top 10 Favourite Recordings of Vladimir Horowitz“To be a great pianist, one must be part angel and part demon.” ~ Vladimir Horowitz The great Ukrainian-American pianist Vladimir...
Michael EschApr 18, 2020My Top 10 Favourite Recordings of Sviatoslav Richter"If you liked what you heard in my recital...just wait until you hear Richter" - Emil Gilels
Michael EschApr 9, 2020My Top 10 Favourite Recordings of Glenn Gould 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...