In person:
Exuberance and
Energy at the
HKICMF 2010,
by Jenny Pang

Composer of the Month:
Clara Schumann

My music:
Mr. Corelli in
London

Menton Festival

Founded in 1950, the Festival is held annually in the scenic commune of Menton, which is nicknamed “la perle de la France” (“The Pearl of France”). It aims to present classical music with high standard, and has been a showcase for renowned artists throughout the years.

In the 61st edition this year, Piotr Anderszewski will play in his recital J. S. Bach’s English Suite No. 5 in E minor BWV810, Szymanowski’s Metopes Op. 29, and works by Schumann and Beethoven… read more

Date: July 29 to August 16, 2010
Country: France
Website: http://www.musique-menton.fr/

Clara Schumann

Clara Schumann (née Clara Josephine Wieck; 13 September 1819 – 20 May 1896) was a German musician and composer, considered one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era. She exerted her influence over a 61-year concert career, changing the format and repertoire of the piano recital and the tastes of the listening public. Her husband was the composer Robert Schumann. She and her husband encouraged Johannes Brahms, and she was the first pianist to give public performances of some of Brahms’ works, notably the Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel... read more

Exuberance and Energy at the HKICMF 2010, by Jenny Pang

I love the violin for its incredible emotive range. With a violin in hand, a master can paint so many pictures: a romp through a field, a sun-dappled parlour, a stately march, a manic pandemonium. Or nature in full bloom, as was captured in this year’s theme for the Hong Kong International Chamber Music Festival 2010 – ‘music in nature’. I attended the Gala Opening and Closing Concerts, both of which took place in early July at City Hall… Find out more about Jenny's experience

Classical music, with a Syrian twist

DAMASCUS, Syria — The Damascus Opera House was practically full one recent weeknight as a gathering of medical professionals from around the Arab world came together to hear the Syrian National Symphony Orchestra. The lights dimmed, and conductor Missak Baghboudarian strolled on stage to mild applause. He launched the orchestra of about 60 musicians into a rendition of the overture from Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville.” Again, the crowd’s response… read more

Mr. Corelli in London

It is very rare to hear such wonderful recorder music.

This is a fascinating performance by Maurice Steger with the English Concert, presenting the beautiful concertos by Arcangello Corelli.

Definitely a must have. listen

Four elements, Four seasons

Enjoy the marvellous choreographic concert that combines the four elements with Vivaldi's Four Seasons... watch the video