Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) is one of the most well known composers in history. He has given us some of the world’s most beloved melodies. I could walk out my front door, throw a rock and likely hit a recording of the 1812 Overture. It wouldn’t even need to be a big rock. His music... Continue Reading →
Desert Island Disc 4, “Maiden Voyage”
This is my fourth in a series of posts on jazz albums that I would pick as my “Desert Island Discs”. These are the jazz recordings I would want with me if I were stranded on a desert island. In some ways, this is a silly game. If I were stranded on a desert island... Continue Reading →
Scriabin the Mystic
I was first introduced to the music of Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin (1872-1915) by one of my best friends in college. One of the greatest things about being around musicians is the characters you get to meet and befriend. My musical brother is one of the most naturally talented piano players you might ever meet, and... Continue Reading →