Mozart Requiem | CBW 29

oana September 29, 2019 No Comments
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

Austrian delights | CBW15

oana April 14, 2019 No Comments
3. Concerto no. 7 in F major for three pianos, K. 242 (“Lodron”) by Mozart

No honourable mention this week, we dive directly in a concert for three pianos by Mozart, which he composed especially for a countess and her two daughters. The first movement starts in a pompous manner and then slides into a merry stroll of fingers over the piano keys with a lively tempo and ending symmetrically in the same energetic fashion.… Read more

Emotional Rollercoaster | CBW04

oana January 27, 2019 No Comments

This week’s honourable mention is “Clarinet Concerto no. 1 in F major, op. 73” by Carl Maria von Weber, a German composer of the Romantic school. This piece is one of great importance in the clarinet repertoire, being representative of the range and achievements one can reach with this instrument. The third movement is especially joyful and fun, a great one to play to children and introduce them to classical music.

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