The Pianism on Instagram: "Radu Lupu (1945-2022) performing his perennial warhorse, Brahms’ First Concerto, with Wolfgang Sawallisch and the NHK Symphony Orchestra (Tokyo, 1994). Radu Lupu would have turned 80 on Nov 30: he was interpreter of the highest order, never fond of the limelight, devoted to his craft, aware of his indomitable volition in life and at the keyboard. He started to take piano lessons at 6 years old in Romania with Florica Musicescu and, including him, many thought he would

Viologram on Instagram: "🎶 @m_a_apuzzo Brahms Sonata No. 2, Op. 120 — A Dialogue of Pure Poetry 💥A beautifully intimate performance of Johannes Brahms’ Sonata No. 2 in E♭ major, Op. 120, brought to life by clarinettist Maria Apuzzo and pianist Daniele del Deo. 🌟 @danieledeldeopianista 🎶 This late Brahms masterpiece is known for its warm lyricism, autumnal colors, and the seamless conversation it creates between clarinet and piano. In this sonata, the clarinet sings with a soulful, vocal warm