The Celebrated Man

Steve Reich is one of America’s most influential – and successful – composers of contemporary classical music. This week, three generations of fans are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Reich’s …

I have for many years been intrigued by the small Alpine nation of Liechtenstein. After paying it my first visit this summer, I set out on an ambitious mission: to …

Our distinguished columnist, Eberhard Spree of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, is a world-renowned scholar on Anna Magdalena Bach (1701-1760), Johann Sebastian Bach’s (1685-1750) second wife. Spree is also the author …

I have known Tobi Kahn for roughly 55 years. We connected almost immediately on a creative level that was difficult to define then and remains difficult to explain now. Our …

Johann Sebastian Bach was the Cantor at the St. Thomas school in Leipzig. This meant that as a teacher, he was responsible for the musical education of the pupils and …

I have always been intimidated by Mahler, and I have mostly stayed away from his music. This all changed when I heard Paavo Järvi’s upcoming recording of Mahler’s Symphony No. …

Professor Mark David is one of the world’s leading trumpeters and brass pedagogues. Born in Cornwall in the southwest of England, Professor David studied at the Birmingham School of Music …

To mark the release on Warner Classics of his remarkable new recording of Pictures at an Exhibition: The Paintings of Bob Peak with the Los Angeles Film Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin …

We have already examined Anna Magdalena and Johann Sebastian Bach working together in private performances in the articles Anna Magdalena Bach – the Singer. Part III to V and Johann …

The British conductor, Christopher Seaman, holds a unique place amongst today’s leading musicians. A remarkable and versatile conductor, he is also a distinguished writer, teacher, broadcaster and recording artist. Born …