Of the works Ernst von Dohnányi wrote for the stage, only his ballet pantomime The Veil of Pierrette received any particular acclaim. His concert music, meanwhile, was much more warmly received. With... more

"Memento mori" or the "Ars morendi" have always been intended as an aid to a meaningful life. Viewing life as a path, as a journey, encourages a sense of balance and calls for spiritual viaticum.

George Crumb' reputation as a composer of hauntingly beautiful scores has made him one of the most frequently performed composers today.