We are Classical

"I literally could not believe I was looking at original markings by Liszt. There were edits in blue and red ink that you could still see. I had goosebumps, a sensation of awe, a feeling of time travel touching those papers." We recently sat down with pianist Eleonor Bindman to discuss her latest recording on Grand Piano, The Brandenburg Duets. 

With his unerring gift for gripping drama, exuberant orchestration, piquant harmonies and large, memorable tunes, Piotr Tchaikovsky was a hugely popular and influential composer. But even as he cranked out one masterpiece after another, he was plagued with doubts and occasionally destroyed scores that he was unhappy with.