Very much of and for our own time?
Faced with complementary feeding stuff for cats or pet medication camouflaged with chunks of yummy food, my cat Gustav (“Goosh”) gives it a careful look and a long sniff. Finally, he paws the floor in disgust and struts away. That is also what I do (well, more or less) when it comes to blurbs, puffs, and other marketing gimmicks. Read More →
In a Class of His Own
He gives only about sixty recitals a year. In 1995, he stopped making studio recordings. He refused to perform in the U.K. in protest against its strict visa requirements for Russian citizens. Due to insufficient rehearsal time, he doesn’t play with orchestras. And he seldom gives interviews. Read More →
Much Noise About Nothing
Throughout his long career, Sir Georg Solti made a slew of recordings for Decca, which include quite a few memorable performances, particularly of operas. An outstanding conductor, he was widely admired for his tremendous vigor, relentless quest for technical perfection and unerring sense of musical drama. Read More →