Classics of the Phonograph

Early on, this pianist was considered by some critics to be only a flashy virtuoso.

Hear works from the conductors on Deutsche Grammophon.

Explore the odd corners of his piano repertory.

Learn more about this popular composer of the Mid-20^th Century.

Enjoy the works of Carlos Chavez.

Learn more about these composers, and others, who wrote wordless choruses. 

Hear more about his efforts to record his own works in the 1940s.

Follow the 1950s effort to record them all.

“He’s good, but wait until you hear Richter!”

This is Richard Strauss’ longest and last tone poem. In 22 parts, this work describes a day climbing a mountain in the Alps.