3 Pianos and a Violin | CBW14

oana April 7, 2019 No Comments
Honourable mention: “Symphony no. 3” by Henryk Górecki

Also known as the Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, this work got Henryk Gorecki in the attention of the wide public, being before then known only to a restricted circle of 20th century modern music connoisseurs. Despite having sold over a million copies, it remains a controversial work, being loved by the public and rather dismissed by critics.… Read more

Brahms & contemporaries | CBW08

oana February 24, 2019 No Comments

If you’re lying in bed at night with a head full of rambling thoughts that are incessantly chasing away your dreams, then go ahead and play this week’s honourable mention: “Spiegel im Spiegel” by Arvo Part. The soft silky melody of the violin is going to make you feel like you’re resting on a puffy cloud, while the lullaby-like background piano droplets will spellbind you in a deep and comforting sleep.… Read more