Tchaikovsky/ Donohoe - Solo Piano WorksTchaikovsky's contemporaries tell us that he was good enough to become a concert pianist, if he had chosen to follow that path. But he preferred to focus on composition, and rarely performed in public concerts. His interest in the piano is mainly to be found in his many pieces for the instrument, and since most of these were suitable for amateurs with solid skills, they sold well and played an important role in building up his fame. Despite this, some

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This disc provides a thorough exploration of these works

They stand for different periods in interpretational history

Listening becomes evolution and transportation too

violin and cello

which renders them accessible to any listening ear - no doubt a major strong point

the legendary blues guitarist Freddie King moved with his family to the South Side of Chicago in 1950 where he began to perfect his unique guitar style based on Texas and Chicago influences

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Stitt was a member of several college bands and later cut his teeth as a professional saxophonist in big bands led by the likes of Billy Eckstine

Entrail on violin

Moundélé was still Jean-Baptiste Dobiecki

the 'sacred mountain'