Ippolitov-Ivanov: A Classical One Hit Wonder
If you haven't heard of the composer Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov, there's a very good reason. Despite writing numerous operas, orchestral works, pieces for ensembles, and songs, most of his music is…
Vasily Kalinnikov – Russian Master, Gone Too Soon
Chances are you've never heard the name Kalinnikov. Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky, Rimsky-Korsakov...of course. But Kalinnikov's name should be among these other Russian giants. It is estimated that had he lived…