Mozart Requiem | CBW 29

2. Nocturne by Dobrinka Tabakova

A soothing beautiful nocturne.

IDAGIO and Amazon: Nocturne by Dobrinka Tabakova || Andrew Matthews-Owen (Piano)

Nocturne by Dobrinka Tabakova || Andrew Matthews-Owen (Piano)

1. Requiem in D Minor, K. 626 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

In 1791, Mozart was penniless, in poor health, out of fashion, and believed he had been poisoned and was on the verge of death.… Read more

Beethoven

One caprice and the knock of destiny | CBW 17

2. “Caprice in A minor, op. 1 no. 24” by Niccolo Paganini

A rather disappointing week, as I’ve enjoyed only two musical bits, to be indulgent with this particular work at no. 2. The 24 Caprices by Niccolo Paganini are notorious for their difficulty, as they explore different violin skills. Among them, the 24th one is the most difficult piece, which is why it’s so difficult to find a version that’s not scratching your ears out or that’s technically correct but avoids that mechanical and sterile sound.… Read more

Bach, Bartók, Takemitsu, Frahm | CBW13

Honourable mention: “Ambre” by Nils Frahm

This week’s honourable mention can absolutely replace a sleeping pill, and I’m saying this in the best possible way.

IDAGIO  for: Luke Howard (piano)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7kfH_yBjy0
“Ambre” by Nils Frahm

3. “In the month of March” by Tōru Takemitsu

In third place we have a song by Tōru Takemitsu, one of the most important Japanese composers and the first one fully recognized in the west.… Read more