Clarinet sensation Andreas Ottensamer is internationally known for his “beauty of tone and distinct musicality over a wide range of styles.” One of the most exciting and respected artists on the classical stage, Ottensamer is passionate about bringing classical music

Pianist Garrick Ohlsson, born on 3 April 1948 in Bronxville, New York, is still the only competitor born in the United States to win the gold medal award at the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw in 1970. He had

Spanish-born Adelina Patti (1843–1919) had a singing career that started when she was a child prodigy and ended in 1903. Over those sixty years, she made her name internationally for her purity of tone and the flexibility of her voice.

Like no other conductor, Christian Thielemann’s artistic vision seems to divide the musical world. While his flamboyant interpretations are frequently the target of a hostile musical press, musicians and concertgoers appear to love him. Conservative in his musical and political

In April 2023, PBS’s long-running television series Great Performances released a new documentary called “Schumann: Genius and Madness.” This documentary is part of the miniseries Now Hear This, hosted by violinist and conductor Scott Yoo. Each episode features performances by

The pianist and pedagogue Heinrich Gustav Neuhaus was one of the most celebrated artists of his generation. His playing was described as “tempestuous,” and at the height of his powers, his technique was considered faultless. As a teacher he shaped

“Heaven must be in me before I can be in heaven” As a composer, Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) might not be a household name, but he is remembered as a teacher of several generations of British composers at the RCM

In all the numbered composer groups, such as Les Six or The Five, one you rarely hear about were the Turkish Five. The five, Ahmet Adnan Saygun (1907-1991), Ulvi Cemal Erkin (1906-1972), Cemal Reşit Rey (1904-1985), Hasan Ferit Alnar (1906-1978),