Classical Ear

July 27th - five days ago - was the birthday of two very important musicians: Enrique Granados and Ernst von Dohnanyi.  Forgive me for not writing this article five days ago, but as they say, ”the best laid plans of mice and men go oft awry.”
Enrique Granados (1867 - 1916) was a Spanish composer who was […]

Mahler is undoubtedly one of my favorite composers.  Fueled by my interest in his work, I researched his life and his music, and wrote the following biography.  Understanding the life and personality of a musician almost always allows you to better enjoy his music.  After writing the following, my love for Mahler’s music only increased.
In […]