I love the fun and exuberance of this movement from Beethoven’s ‘first’ Piano Concerto. For Beethoven, playing the piano at the first performance would have been the least of his worries, because he had to arrange the whole concert. Here’s … Listen
Clara Schumann was not only a brilliant and successful internationally famous pianist but found time to write music as well as support her husband, composer Robert Schumann, and raise a massive family. Her Three Romances for piano are great: intimate, … Listen
Cheery and life affirming music, that’s almost guaranteed to make you happy!… Listen
Schubert wrote some great music that hardly any of us know. In his penultimate Piano Sonata we eavesdrop on his search for answers and acceptance. [4 parts] The music: Franz Schubert: Piano Sonata No.20 in A D.959 1. Allegro 2. … Listen