Monthly Archives: April 2007

Biber: Sonatas from the Kremsier Archive

Biber: Sonatas from the Kremsier Archive

Biber: Violin Sonatas performed by Anton Steck et al., on CPO. Yes, I am a Fan of Biber. But my interaction with Biber’s music came long …

 

Concert Review: AAM with Egarr

Concert Review: AAM with Egarr

I recently attended a concert with the Academy of Ancient Music under the direction of Richard Egarr, harpsichord. They appeared along their U.S. tour in Portsmouth, …

 

Amplifier Burn-In

Amplifier Burn-In

This Friday I took ownership of some new audio equipment. On the very same day I put to use three new pieces of equipment in …

 

Genius you can hear, genius you can read

Genius you can hear, genius you can read

Tonight while listening to music, I came across a thought in my head: There must be at least two types of compositional genius: one that you …

 

Following a Score

Following a Score

I realize some readers are musicians, others are not. You don’t have to read music, or play an instrument, or even sing well, to enjoy …

 

Joshua Bell in Washington, D.C.

Joshua Bell in Washington, D.C.

What happens when you place one of the world’s best violinists in a subway? Read the Washington Post article to find out. I found this article fascinating. …

 

A Delicious Bite

A Delicious Bite

Impatience has me searching of late for single tracks that have maximum punch. I look for tracks to listen to that have that “delicious bite,” like …