Jacob Leuschner

In the summer of 1894, Antonín Dvorák interrupted his stay in America in order to spend his holidays back in his homeland of Bohemia. During those happy weeks, he wrote his eight Humoresques for piano...

Many a pianist will be surprised to learn that Dvořák's famous Humoresque no. 7 was originally a piano piece, since this irresistible melody - undoubtedly one of Dvořák's happiest inspirations - has c...

Completed on 1 January 1885, the Piano Quartet is, alongside the Cello Sonata op. 6 and the Violin Sonata op. 18, one of the most substantial chamber music works by the young Strauss. The four-movemen...

After Elgar achieved huge success with the publication of Salut d’amour, in 1889 he attempted to establish himself in London and to live as a freelance artist. However, he was not able to gain a prope...

After returning to the countryside from London, Edward Elgar earned a living from 1890 onwards primarily as a violin teacher – albeit out of necessity, since he was unable to make a living from compos...