High Brow says:I have said it before, and I will say it again, modern classical composers - often called minimalist - generally fail to light my emotions or rustle my imagination. It takes a creative force like Philip Glass to communicate the subtle complexities and vivid beauty in his genre of classical composition. This is a short (2:17 min.) piece that I feel serves as a good introduction to his music, and demonstrates why he is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
Concert No. 1 in F MajorbyBach classical Bach finished six concertos (for 'plusieurs Instruments') in March 1721 for the Margrave of Brandenburg, no one is sure when Bach actually composed these works....more »
Cello sonata, Op. 99bySusanne Beer, Gareth Hancock classical A rather invigorating slice of cello and piano passion from Susanne Beer and Gareth Hancock. If you like this, you'll really enjoy the whole album....more »