Music has taken me to many countries, sometimes for Subud and SICA as well as other professional concerts. My travels have included Europe, Australia, Japan, China and Korea, and during my first trip to China, I played twentieth century music with Third Angle, and I...
Four Sarabandes by Bach, recorded May 31, 2021 at Portland State University. The Sarabandes are the spiritual centerpieces of the Bach Cello Suites, and they are all profoundly beautiful creations. The range of expression and contrast in character among the...
The Trio in B Major by Brahms is marked Opus 8, but it was edited and shortened by Brahms later in his life, which resulted in a vastly improved masterpiece. The opening cello melody is one of the most gorgeous creations in all of music. KQAC, allclassical.org, will...
KQAC, also known as All Classical, is broadcasting two of my live concert recordings this month. The first one aired today: Rachmaninoff Sonata in G minor, his last chamber music piece, with my dear friend Janet Guggenheim. It is a tour de force for the piano, of...
The Allemandes from the Bach Cello Suites are engaging and astounding and reflect the character and key of the Suites in which they occur. They are the first of several pieces with dance titles which follow the Preludes to the Suites, and some are melodious and...