I played the French Horn for about ten years. When I was 31, I foolishly sold off my double barreled Conn 8D Horn. I needed money for a trip. The only way I could come up with it was to pawn off my beloved instrument. I've regretted it ever since...
What I have been listening to has been Natasha Paremski's latest CD, simply called Natasha Paremski. She plays sonatas by Brahms, Kahane, and Prokofiev on the disk. I heard her live at Powell Hall back in 2008 when she played some Rachmaninov. I admire Paremski's work and artistry. She's been a regular at the music festival in Innsbrook, MO each June. I'd like to hear her again in person when time allows.
The second artist I'd recommend is another Russian named Anna Netrebko. I discovered her when I listened to Met productions when KOFU 99.1 FM was still on the air in St. Louis, MO. Netrebko has been called the "Miracle from St. Petersburg" for her singing. She is a mezzo-soprano with a wonderful range. I've played her "Russian Album" by Deutsche Grammophon to death. I have a couple other of her CDs. But I haven't kept up with her latest releases.
The last two artists I'd recommend is Joshua Bell and Anne Sophie Mutter. Both are excellent violin players. I just came into possession of Joshua Bells's "Voice of the Violin." I own a variety of Mutter recordings. The latest is her release with "In Tempus Praesens" by Gubaidulina and some Bach pieces. I found anything by Mutter to be good. It just matters what you're in the mood for...
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