After World War II, defeated Germany was divided into Soviet, American, British and French zones of occupation. … After a massive Allied airlift in June 1948 foiled a Soviet attempt to blockade West Berlin, the eastern section was drawn even more tightly into the Soviet fold. Is Berlin East orRead More →

The Brandenburg Concertos are breathtaking in their instrumentation, counterpoint and orchestral texture. … Rinaldo Alessandrini (director) … Trevor Pinnock (director) … Café Zimmermann (2001-11) … Christopher Hogwood (director) … Jordi Savall (director) Why is Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No 5 unusual? Why is Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 unusual? It givesRead More →