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The article focuses on pianist Sasha Burdin, on the appearance of his debut CD of Medtner's vocal music. It mentions that Burdin agree that Medtner was much less of a showman than Rachmaninoff. It states that improvisation in jazz is often assumed to be "variation and alteration in real time, which is not entirely true because all jazz musicians.

The article focuses on pianist Luiza Borac who has released the album "Mozart in Love." It mentions that the album combines Mozart variations and his A-Minor Rondo with Don Giovanni-inspired works by Liszt (Réminiscences de Don Juan), Chopin (the Variations on "Là cidarem la mano"), and Bizet. It informs that Liszt's greatest achievement is that he actually managed to give us the whole opera in just a few minutes.

The article presents information related to pianist Margery McDuffie Whatley. It refrs to his CD Piano Gems, which reflects the quality of her discography more generally. In fact, Whatley’s output is gemlike in at least three ways. It refers to her discography as small, consisting of four CDs, each distinctive with precise and transparent music. It highlights her strong personality without a chokehold style.

In this article music conductor John Jeter talks about orchestras, concerts, and music composed by Florence Price. Jeter says that smaller orchestras face less risk of routine in terms of performance. According to Jeter, the close link which exists between musicians and the community resulted in presence of young families during concerts.

This article discusses two different musical works. The first work is an opera with a whimsical libretto and enjoyable music. The second work is a symphony cycle by composer Emilie Mayer, who is experiencing a revival in popularity. The author provides their own perspective on Mayer's music, stating that she is a substantial composer with historical significance. The article concludes by recommending both works to readers and listeners who appreciate music without taking themselves too seriously. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses three different musical compositions: a piano quintet, a cello sonata, and a collection of extracts from various works. The author provides their analysis and opinion on each composition, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. The article also mentions the historical context and influences of the composers. Overall, the author recommends certain recordings and provides a positive review of the performances. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses a collection of piano music by Florence B. Price, a composer from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Price's music incorporates influences from classical composers like Dvořák, as well as jazz, blues, ragtime, African music, and spirituals. The article praises Karen Walwyn's performances on this disc, highlighting her ability to balance different musical traditions and capture the emotional and historical resonances of Price's music. The article also mentions some production issues with the recording but overall recommends exploring this collection of Price's music. [Extracted from the article]

This document is a review of three different musical recordings. The first review discusses Nelson Goerner's piano performance of Isaac Albéniz's Iberia. The reviewer praises Goerner's lyrical approach and ability to bring out the gentle moments in the music. However, they note that Goerner's playing lacks the authentic Spanish snap found in other recordings. The second review is of Mark Viner's piano performance of Charles-Valentin Alkan's 11 Pièces dans le style religieux. The reviewer describes the compositions as simple and intimate, with subtle harmonic and formal twists. They also mention Viner's exceptional technical skills and detailed notes. The third review is of Francesco Corti and Andrea Buccarella's harpsichord performance of Bach's Concertos for 2 Harpsichords. The reviewer criticizes the hyper-aggressive approach in the opening track but finds the performances to be within the range of historically informed performance practice. They also praise the excellent instrumental execution and distinguishable soloists. [Extracted from the article]