Day 53 – Van Cliburn: Brahms Concerto No. 2 (CD 53)

What a difference a day makes. Yesterday, Van Cliburn and the CSO hit it out of the park with Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto. Today, the team’s bus got lost on the way to the stadium. And not because they weren’t all suited up and ready to play, either. And not because the lacked an adequate map. … [Read more…]

Day 52 – Van Cliburn Beethoven “Emperor” Concerto (CD 52)

I’m not even going to wait for the “Subjective Stuff.” This is gorgeous, gorgeous music. When I think of Classical music, this is precisely what I think of. This is what my heart needs. I’ve written it before: Mozart appeals to my head. Beethoven appeals to my heart. Bruckner appeals to my spirit. I’m not … [Read more…]