Exploring the "hero" element in Beethoven's Eroica Variations
In 2020, the world will celebrate the 250th birth year of one of the greatest classical music composers: Ludwig van Beethoven. I will...
This Is Why Classical Music Should Not Be Forgotten
I have always been a firm believer that classical music has the ability to elicit powerful reactions beyond the notes we hear from the...
Music and Travel: Sharing My Two Passions
One of the perks of being a performing musician is having the opportunity to travel and visit various places. For me, I love finding...
Protest Music: Rzewski, Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues
As I mentioned in last week’s post, I am interested in works that are programmatic, pieces that contain a story, because I believe that...