Beatrice Rana, Clara & Robert Schumann: Piano Concertos Review Beatrice Rana and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, under the conduction of Yannick Nézet-Séguin, have come together to record a beautiful collection of Piano Concertos by the Schumanns. The album is titled Clara & Robert Schumann: Piano Concertos and is on the Warner Classic Label. The … Read more
Wayne Alpern, Shape of Strings Review Wayne Alpern brings us yet another creative project with his classical-focused album Shape of Strings. The composer has been releasing albums in different genres, a true testament to the skill and diversity of his compositional process. Alpern has enlisted the String Orchestra of New York City with conductor Monica Bauchwitz … Read more
Regula Mühlemann, Fairy Tales Review Regula Mühlemann is releasing her latest Sony Classical album called Fairy Tales. The album’s theme is based on Mühlemann selecting a program of “enchanting” pieces that take the listener into the world of fairies, elves, nymphs, and sorceresses. Mühlemann is accompanied by the Swiss chamber orchestra CHAARTS Chamber Artists to create … Read more
Nancy Goudinaki, What I Was For You: re.think Review Nancy Goudinaki is a classical/jazz guitarist, composer, arranger, and vocalist that studied with master classical guitarist Costas Cotsiolis and received her Master’s in Musicology/Fine Arts, her BA, and Masters with honors in classical guitar. Her latest project incorporates original compositions and modern renditions of classical guitar … Read more
Plínio Fernandes, Saudade Review Plínio Fernandes is a São Paulo, Brazil-born guitarist who is now releasing his album Saudade, which features music by Brazilian composers over eighteen selections. The album also features special guest Sheku Kanneh-Mason on cello in Villa-Lobos’ “Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5: I. Aria (Cantilena),” Braimah Kanneh-Mason on violin on “Menino,” and renowned vocalist … Read more
Ana de la Vega & Paul Rivinius, My Paris Review Flautist Ana de la Vega is releasing her fourth Pentatone records album with the title of My Paris, which is a declaration of love to the glorious French capital and its rich flute history, as well as a trip down memory lane, featuring some of the most … Read more
Staccatofy Review Update Hello music lovers! We are posting this note to let our readers know that we are changing our review format. We began our review structure in October of 2017; we wrote a short bio and had a few comments in the Positives section (and sometimes Negative section), followed by the Bottom … Read more
Evangelina Mascardi, Bach: Complete Lute Works Review Evangelina Mascardi is considered one of the most renowned lute players on the international scene. Mascardi was a gifted performer at an early age, graduated in classical guitar, and started her concert career as a highly praised soloist. In 1997 she moved to Europe to study with Hopkinson … Read more
Paul Cortese, Bach Suite No. 1 in G Major Review Violist Paul Cortese is part of the Larsen Strings Family and is active in the Conservatori del Liceu in Barcelona as a viola professor and chamber music professor. Cortese also brings his musical knowledge to social media as the administrator of the largest group on … Read more
Olga Scheps, Family Review Olga Scheps is the daughter of two pianists and discovered the instrument for herself at the age of four. In 1992, her family moved to Germany, since then she has earned scholarships from the Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben and Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes. Scheps completed her studies with Professor Pavel Gililov in … Read more