Johann Sebastian Bach’s Prelude in C Minor packs a speedy punch with its rich, complex, repetitive layers. That piece is not unlike the work of the Bay Area’s John Adams, one of the most influential ...
(GG) Photo: Chris Lee. 5. Yuja Wang playing music of Messiaen, Debussy, Scriabin, and Chopin. As always, Yuja Wang did this May recital at Carnegie Hall her way, with stunning attire, riveting ...
Most of Chopin’s piano music deserves to appear in this list, but the Polonaise-Fantaisie (published in 1846), one of the best solo piano pieces, remains unique in his output. Combining Chopin ...