Edward Elgar's Violin Concerto in B minor, Op. 61 is one of his longest orchestral compositions, and the last of his works to gain immediate popular success. The concerto was composed fo rthe violinist Fritz Kreisler, who gave the premiere in London in 1910, with the composeer conducting.

2009 album from the non-conforming Classical artist. Garrett's unique, and wholly individual style, pays as much homage to Metallica as to Mozart. This self-titled release covers an incredibly diverse selection of repertoire, representing his love for many genres, and the ability to tackle each successfully. Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' is cleverly reinterpreted, as is Queen's ballad, 'Who Wants to Live Forever'. AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck' is...

Recorded live, at the Great Hall at the Bolshoi Philharmonia, St. Petersburg, Russia, Dec. 18-19, 1991, with Yefim Bronfman, piano ; Isaac Stern, violin.

Mark Applebaum has never been one to shy away from making connections, even odd ones. In fact, one could argue that’s what composing is all about. In his latest assemblage, Speed Dating, five smartly absurd works (three of which deal with history in some wry fashion) are presented for your kind consideration (if not downright bemusement).

Throughout the world, the violin is one of the most popular choices of instrument for budding musicians, even though it has a reputation for being difficult to learn. This book, and the accompanying audio and video samples and tutorials, provides everything you need to get started on your lessons.

Together with the star players of Brecon Baroque, Podger guides listeners through the cycle of nature and life. Vivaldi's Four Seasons have become one of classical music's best loved works. However, most recordings adopt a strikingly similar approach to these scores, and familiarity has blunted the music's edge. Podger's new recording aims to reset the clock, refocusing on the ingredients that make it so special and reminding listeners of the remarkable...

"Rubin loves the beautiful sounds that are played by the orchestra. He wants to learn to play the violin and make his own music. But when Rubin plays, it doesn't sound like he imagines it should. Rubin goes into the forest to practice alone and despite only getting the violin to screech, he finds an unlikely audience that loves his unique style"--