Category: music-0-all-Classical

Russian Music History Mostly Without Music

This lecture recorded at the University of Pittsburgh by me, Anna Vilenskaya. It’s a brisk tour through what I consider the essential moments of Russian music, with my jokes, pictures and live (admittedly imperfect) singing. Designed for students and curious listeners. Thank you for your attention! Love you all.

David Oistrakh

RusLan David Oistrakh: Artist of the People? | Documentary Film by Bruno Monsaingeon A portrait of violinist David Oïstrakh, from his birth in Odessa in 1908 until his in 1974, and his career under Stalin’s left wing terrorist regime. Featuring interviews with his peers Menuhin, Rostropovich and Rojdesvensky, this biography asks the question: was Oïstrakh… Continue reading David Oistrakh

OVERTURES

From Rossini’s William Tell to Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, this collection gathers some of the most beloved overtures ever composed. It includes not only the openings of famous operas but also magnificent concert overtures that stand on their own. A journey through lyricism and passion, comedy and tragedy awaits you. Enter the world of the great… Continue reading OVERTURES

Chopin Competition – Past Winners

Ranking All 17 Chopin Winners. Disclaimer: this list is entirely subjective and not intended to disrespect any of these pianists. They’re all first-prize winners of the most brutal and legendary competition in piano. Even those ranked lower are still in the stratosphere of the piano world: the top 0.0001% of pianists globally! Don’t forget to… Continue reading Chopin Competition – Past Winners