Moments Musicaux

The French term Moment musical (plural Moments musicaux, musical moments) refers to a short instrumental work, usually quite expressive, similar to an impromptu and often with an improvisational feel, or to sets of classical pieces of this type, in particular the Moments musicaux by Franz Schubert or Sergei Rachmaninov.

A selection of articles about Moments Musicaux

Ensemble. A Renewed International Chigiana Prize - Giuseppe Pennisi was in Siena for the Chigiana Award concert

CD Spotlight. Uncharted Waters - Joshua Pierce plays Schubert, heard by Robert Anderson. '... sensitive pianism ...'

CD Spotlight. Evident Sympathy - Major piano works by Schubert, heard by Robert Anderson. '... Lipkin understands well how to respect the silences ...'

Ensemble. Colourful Renditions - Recitals by Denitsa Laffchieva and Evelina Puzaite, reviewed by Bill Newman

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