Impromptus

So I'd like to occasionally and recurringly take issue on these virtual pages with Jay Nordlinger at National Review, who writes a column called "Impromptus," basically an excuse for him to smear Democrats and liberals in general without bothering to understand anything about their positions.

Jesse Larner: Human Rights: Not A Partisan Issue 2008

And speaking of this melody as an improvization, reminds me of those other improvizations by Chopin, the "Impromptus," in which he has displayed his genius as convincingly as in any of his other works.

The Pianolist A Guide for Pianola Players Gustav Kobb�� 1887

As Lewis's legions of admirers would expect, they are all superbly well played, with the same clarity and careful attention to every detail that is also lavished on the Four Impromptus of D899 and the three very late piano pieces D946.

Schubert: Piano Sonatas D840, 850 and 894; Impromptus D899; Klavierstücke D946 2011

That's a shame: works such as the Op 5 Impromptus, the Albumblätter Op 124 and all eight of the Noveletten Op 21 aren't recorded often, and need more characterful interpreters than Pescia.

Schumann: Carnaval; Impromptus Op 5; Noveletten Op 21, etc – review 2011

Pianist Alexei Lubimov will give two concerts composed entirely of solo piano music: On Nov. 11, he'll play pieces by John Cage, Avro Part, Chopin and Liszt, and on Nov. 13 he'll perform the complete Schubert Impromptus.

Getting Into the Spirit of Song and Dance Pia Catton 2010

Although David will make his Hollywood Bowl debut* with Beethoven (the Third Piano Concerto -- watch for my review next weekend), his newest CD is a provocative all Schubert affair (Moments Musicaux, Impromptus and the Allegretto in C minor) which has caused ripples in the musical press for the breadth and flexibility of its vision.

Laurence Vittes: Young D'Artagnan on Schubert, Chemistry & Grace Laurence Vittes 2010

Although David will make his Hollywood Bowl debut* with Beethoven (the Third Piano Concerto -- watch for my review next weekend), his newest CD is a provocative all Schubert affair (Moments Musicaux, Impromptus and the Allegretto in C minor) which has caused ripples in the musical press for the breadth and flexibility of its vision.

VOICES THIS WEEK: Todd Reisz and Rory Hyde, Laurence Vittes, Leanne Goebel, Michael Kaiser 2010

Another artist with an abundance of wisdom and legendary talent, Alfred Brendel, returned to the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Tuesday for the polar opposite of a program that included piano sonatas from Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, and two Schubert Impromptus.

Archive 2007-03-01 2007

Another artist with an abundance of wisdom and legendary talent, Alfred Brendel, returned to the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Tuesday for the polar opposite of a program that included piano sonatas from Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, and two Schubert Impromptus.

Old Masters 2007

The "Alternatives," with song, "My peace is o'er"; "Evening Thoughts"; "Impromptus," (whose first theme was written by Clara): these; seemed like the emotion of some newly winged aspirant released from its chrysalis, resting on its first flower.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 71, September, 1863 Various