Tag Archives: Alban Gerhardt

Why “The Elixir of Love” Makes Opera Appealing

Posted on February 6, 2011 by J.M. Lacey | 3 Comments

There are many who scoff at the idea of listening to, let alone attending, an opera. They picture one of Wagner’s heavy pieces (his are all heavy, actually), and cover their ears at the thought of enduring such torture of … Continue reading →

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The Romanze of Augustin Hadelich and Alban Gerhardt

Posted on January 9, 2011 by J.M. Lacey | 4 Comments

The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra’s January 7 concert was a large, romantic serenade by two musicians who understand their instruments’ needs—how to be held, how to be adored and how to be caressed. Violinist Augustin Hadelich performed on his 1723 “Ex-Kiesewetter” … Continue reading →

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The Romantic Frederic Chopin and His Elegant First Piano Concerto

Posted on January 2, 2011 by J.M. Lacey | 4 Comments

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) had an intimate connection with the piano. He was a composer of mazurkas, etudes, waltzes, 24 preludes, 21 nocturnes, 3 piano sonatas, 2 piano concertos, 4 ballades, and many more brilliant works that makes one appreciate the … Continue reading →

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