There is no doubt Brahms fell deeply in love with Clara after husband Robert Schumann's descent into madness. Understandably, his were feelings of guilt as Clara’s feelings for the young composer intensified. While we will never know if their relationship transcended the platonic, what is certain is that the trio's lives and art testify that striving is a path to the sublime
Bradford Gowen examines the piano music of award-winning American composer Samuel Adler. His book will be of interest to pianists, teachers and anyone interested in the musical art our day.
"Classics With A Twist" throws out some of the classical music etiquette playbook, making it "more accessible" for audiences who might be intimidated by the structure of a traditional concert.