Oct 20 Interview Hélène Grimaud – The Messenger “When I first heard it, I was mesmerized,” is how Hélène Grimaud describes the first time she heard Valentin Silvestrov’s music. ECM Records founder Manfred Eichner gave her a CD of Silvestrov as a birthday present, and she was hooked. Grimaud talks about her newest album (of over 20!) that pairs the dark, moody Piano […] By Daniel Gilliam Oct 20 Interview Hélène Grimaud – The Messenger By Daniel Gilliam
May 12 Blog Featured Album: Duo Gazzana Duo Gazzana releases their second album on ECM with violin/piano duos from Alfred Schnittke, Francis Poulenc, Valentin Silvestrov, William Walton and Luigi Dallapiccola. Listen this week for highlights from their new album and interview clips with Natascia and Raffaella. By Daniel Gilliam May 12 Blog Featured Album: Duo Gazzana By Daniel Gilliam