The Heifetz Piatigorsky Concerts [2012] (21 CDs)21 CD / RCA Records / 2013-05-07 Works: Maurice Ravel: Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello in A minor; Felix Mendelssohn: Trio for Piano and Strings no 1 in D minor, Op. 49; Octet for strings in E flat major, Op. 20; Trio for Piano and String...Performers: Amoyal, Pierre; Baker, Israel; Belnick, Arnold; Hamilton, Malcolm; Harshman, Allan; Heifetz, Jascha; Lateiner, Jacob; Lesser, Laurence; Majewski, Virginia; Pasquale, Joseph de; Pennario, Leonard; Pia... Conductors: Wallenstein, Alfred The renowned artists, violinist Jascha Heifetz and cellist Gregor Piatigorsky, joined forces in 1949 at Chicago's Ravinia Festival. Twelve years later, and now good friends,...continue... ![]() Great Chamber Music - works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn etc. / various artists10 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-04-30 Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Quartet for Strings in C major, Op. 33 no 3/H 3 no 39 "Bird"; Quartet for Strings in D major, Op. 64 no 5/H 3 no 63 "Lark"; Quartet for Strings in C major, Op. 76 no 3/H 3 no 77 "...Performers: Balogh, Joszef [Clarinet]; Fehervari, Janos; Gerard, Jean-Claude; Jando, Jeno; Nishizaki, Takako; Onczay, Csaba; Rener, Boris; Toth, Istvan Conductors: Ensemble: Danubius String Quartet; Ensemble Villa Musica; Gould Piano Trio; Joachim Trio; Kungsbacka Piano Trio; Quatuor Ludwig; Stuttgart Piano Trio This collection of great chamber music brings together nine giants of music in works which reveal their most immediate and indi vidual expressive worlds: proof...continue... ![]() Violin Lullabies - music of Brahms, Ysaye, Rebikov, Beach, Gershwin, de Falla, Sibelius, Ravel et al. / Rachel Barton Pine, violin; Matthew Hable, piano1 CD / Cedille / 2013-04-30 Works: Johannes Brahms: Songs (5) for voice & piano, Op. 49; Eugène Ysaÿe: Rève d'enfant for violin & piano, Op 14; Vladimir Rebikov: Trois Morceaux, Op. 7; Amy Beach: Berceuse for violin & p...Performers: Barton Pine, Rachel [Violin]; Hagle, Matthew The world's first lullabies were simple songs sung or hummed by parents cradling their infants and rocking them to sleep. After the birth of violinist...continue... Recording information: Fay And Daniel Levin Performance Studio, WFMT, Chicago,....continue... ![]() Schubert, Bach, Liszt, live at Wigmore Hall / Simon Trpceski, Piano1 CD / Wigmore Hall Live / 2013-04-09 Works: Franz Schubert: Deutsche Tänze, Op. 33; Fantasy for Piano in C major, D 760/Op. 15 "Wanderer"; Franz Liszt: Preludes and Fugues (6) of JS Bach for Piano, S 462; Années de pèlerinage, d...Performers: Trpceski, Simon Praised by the Los Angeles Times for his grace, eloquence and the 'understated beauty of his tone', Macedonian pianist Simon Trpceski shot to fame after...continue... Recording information: Wigmore Hall, London (03/18/2012)....continue... ![]() Schubert: Winterreise / Alice Coote, mezzo-soprano; Julius Drake, piano1 CD / Wigmore Hall Live / 2013-04-09 Works: Franz Schubert: Winterreise, D 911/Op. 89Performers: Coote, Alice; Drake, Julius [Piano] British mezzo-soprano Alice Coote is acclaimed around the world for her commanding performances in opera, concert and recital, in repertoire spanning from the Baroque to...continue... Recording information: Wigmore Hall, London (01/26/2012/01/28/2012)....continue... ![]() 14 - Works by Niccolo Paganin, Giuseppe Tartini; Antonin Dvorak; Edward Elgar; Max Bruch et al. / David Garrett, violin; Alexander Markovich, piano1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2013-04-02 Works: Niccolò Paganini: Concerto for Violin no 2, Op. 7; Giuseppe Tartini: Sonata for Violin and Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 1 no 4 "Devil's Trill"; Antonin Dvorák: Humoresques (8) for Piano, ...Performers: Garrett, David; Markovich, Aleksandr Violinist David Garrett's long-lost fifth album for DG is a true treasure-trove of youthful interpretive genius. 14 documents the extraordinary and prodigious talent of the ...continue...Recording information: Herkulessaal, Residenz, Munich (04/1995)....continue... ![]() Schubert: Winterreise, D.911 / Wolfgang Holzmair, baritone; Andreas Haefliger, piano1 CD / Capriccio / 2013-03-26 Works: Franz Schubert: Winterreise, D 911/Op. 89Performers: Haefliger, Andreas; Holzmair, Wolfgang This release features Austrian baritone Wolfgang Holzmair, who studies as the Vienne Academy of Music and Dramatic Art with Hilde Rossel-Majdan and Erik Werba. Holzmair...continue... Recording information: Reitstadel Neumarkt, Oberpfaltz, Germany (12/07/2009-12/09/2009)....continue... ![]() Franz Schubert: Trout Quintet; Notturno / the Nash Ensemble1 CD / CRD Records / 2013-03-12 Works: Franz Schubert: "Trout" Quintet; Notturno for Piano and Strings in E flat major, D 897/Op. 148Performers: Benson, Clifford; Crayford, Marcia; Kampen, Christopher van Conductors: Ensemble: Nash Ensemble The internationally celebrated Nash Ensemble performs Schubert's famous Trout Quintet, with the added bonus of the beautiful Notturno. This disc received a BBC "Critics Choice"...continue... Recording information: Rosslyn Hill Chapel, Hampstead, London....continue... ![]() Schubert: Piano Sonatas nos. 16 in A minor; Sonata in B flat / Maria Joao Pires, piano1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2013-03-05 Works: Franz Schubert: Sonata for Piano in A minor, D 845/Op. 42; Sonata for Piano in B flat major, D 960Performers: Pires, Maria-Joao Iconic Deutsce Grammophon pianist and celebrated Schubert interpreter Maria Joao Pires returns to further explore the music of the quintessential romantic composer; deepening a musical...continue... Recording information: Hamburg-Harburg, Friedrich-Ebert-Halle (07/2011)....continue... ![]() Diary in G - Schubert and Schumann: Piano Sonatas / Weiyin Chen, piano1 CD / Azica / 2013-02-26 Works: Franz Schubert: Sonata for Piano in G major, D 894/Op. 78; Robert Schumann: Sonata for Piano no 2 in G minor, Op. 22Performers: Chen, Weiyin The young Taiwanese-American virtuoso pianist Weiyin Chen is an artist whose promise is just beginning to emerge. Ms. Chen is a performer to whom "the...continue... Recording information: American Academy Of Arts And Letters, New York, NY....continue... ![]() Franz Schubert: Wanderer-Fantasie, D 760; Moments Musicaux, D 780; Sonata in C minor, D 958 / Konstanze Eickhorst, piano1 CD / Genuin / 2013-02-26 Works: Franz Schubert: Fantasy for Piano in C major, D 760/Op. 15 "Wanderer"; Moments musicaux (6) for Piano, D 780/Op. 94; Sonata for Piano in C minor, D 958Performers: Eickhorst, Konstanze Time and again, Schubert appears to tear holes in the space-time continuum. A single Moment Musical a few minutes long can seem like an eternity...continue... Recording information: Reitstadel in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Germany (08/22/2012-08/24/2012)....continue... ![]() Piano works by Schumann, Brahms & Schubert / Carmen Piazzini, piano1 CD / TYXart / 2013-02-26 Works: Robert Schumann: Fantasia in C major, Op. 17; Arabeske for piano in C major, Op. 18; Johannes Brahms: Variations (16) for Piano in F sharp minor on a Theme by Schumann, Op. 9; Franz Schubert: Pieces ...Performers: Piazzini, Carmen [Piano] With characteristic energy and sensitive virtuosity, pianist Carmen Piazzini brings a new dimension of musicality to the works of Schumann, Brahms, and Schubert. This CD...continue... Recording information: Festeburgkirche, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (04/2010)....continue... ![]() Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibitioin; Schubert / Alice Sara Ott, piano1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2013-02-26 Works: Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an exhibition; Franz Schubert: Sonata for Piano in A major, D 664/Op. 120Performers: Ott, Alice Sara Rising star Alice Sara Ott's new recording documents her summer 2012 rite of passage debut at the prestigious White Nights Festival. Alice Sara Ott's challenging ...continue...Recording information: Mariinsky Theatre Concert Hall, St. Petersburg, Russia (07/2012)....continue... ![]() Works by Ravel, Scriabin and Schubert / Alexander Schimpf, piano1 CD / Oehms / 2013-02-26 Works: Maurice Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin; Alexander Scriabin: Preludes (5) for piano, Op. 74; Franz Schubert: Sonata for Piano in B flat major, D 960Performers: Schimpf, Alexander [Piano] Recording information: Studio 2, Bayerischer Rundfunk, Munich (03/12/2012-03/14/2012)....continue... ![]() Sviatoslav Richter Collection - Bach, Beethoven, Schumann, Schubert, Chopin, Franck, Bartok et al. / Sviatoslav Richter, piano5 CD / Melodiya / 2013-02-12 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: English Suite no 3 in G minor, BWV 808; Concerto for Harpsichord in D minor, BWV 1052; Concerto for 2 Harpsichords in C major, BWV 1061; Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for piano ...Performers: Richter, Sviatoslav; Vedernikov, Anatoly Conductors: Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra; Sanderling, Kurt; Barshai, Rudolf; Sveshnikov, Alexander; Svetlanov, Evgeny; Kondrashin, Kirill Melodiya offers a set of recordings by the great pianist of the 20th century, Sviatoslav Richter, which reflects his diverse performing interests. The history of...continue... ![]() The Very Best of Elisabeth Schwarzkopf2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-05 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro; Don Giovanni; Così fan tutte, K 588; Ridente la calma, K 152 (210a); Carl Maria von Weber: Der Freischütz...Performers: Fischer, Edwin [Piano]; Gieseking, Walter; Grummer, Elisabeth; Jackson, Harold; Moore, Gerald [Piano]; Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth Conductors: Galliera, Alceo; Pritchard, John; Giulini, Carlo Maria; Böhm, Karl; Susskind, Walter; Schmidt, Heinrich; Karajan, Herbert von; Matacic, Lovro von; Gellhorn, Peter; Szell, George; Ackermann, Otto Multi-award winning opera singer Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, praised for the 'pristine beauty of her lyric soprano' voice by The Guardian, was revered in opera houses worldwide...continue... ![]() Franz Schubert: Between Heaven and Earth, Vol. 1 / Filippo Faes, piano2 CD / Genuin / 2013-01-29 Works: Franz Schubert: Sonata for Piano in B major, D 575/Op. posth; Valses sentimentales (34) for Piano, D 779/Op. 50; Sonata for Piano in C minor, D 958; Spoken Word: Encountering Schubert's Wanderer TodayPerformers: Faes, Filippo In high demand internationally, pianist and conductor Filippo Faes has appeared at venues such as the Concertogebouw Amsterdam and the Philharmonie Berlin. Acclaimed as one...continue... Personnel: Silvano Zanta (piano). Recording information: Chiesa di Santa Lucia, Castelcucco, Italy (2010-06-03_2010-06-04&2010-)....continue... ![]() Romantic Ballads: Loewe, Schubert, Schumann, Jensen, Mendelssohn, Wolf et al. / Wolfgang Anheisser, baritone; Julius Severin, piano2 CD / Acanta / 2013-01-29 Works: Carl Loewe: Kleiner Haushalt, Op. 71; Die Uhr, for voice & piano, Op. 123/3; Heinrich der Vogler, for voice & piano, Op. 56/1; Odins Meeresritt, Op. 118; Prinz Eugen, ballad for voice & piano, Op. 92...Performers: Anheisser, Wolfgang; Severin, Julius German baritone Wolfgang Anheisser suffered an early death, following an accident on stage at a New Year's performance in Cologne. This double disc re-issue features...continue... ![]() Franz Schubert: Four Hand Piano Works / Chiara Soave and Cecilia Baccolo, pianos1 CD / Dynamic / 2013-01-29 Works: Franz Schubert: Marches caractéristiques (2) for Piano 4 hands in C major, D 968b/Op. 121; Variations (8) on a French song, for piano, 4 hands in E minor, D. 624 (Op. 10); Fantasy for Piano 4 ha...Performers: Baccolo, Cecila; Soave, Chiara Chiara Soave and Cecilia Baccolo's Schubert interpretations have always been welcomed enthusiastically by critics and audiences. In 2010, the Duo was invited to perform a...continue... Recording information: Auditorium - Liceo Musicale Varese (05/18/2012-07/19/2012)....continue... ![]() Paul Badura-Skoda plays Schubert: Sonata D.960; 3 Pieces D.946 / Paul Badura-Skoda, piano2 CD / Genuin / 2013-01-29 Works: Franz Schubert: Pieces (3) for Piano, D 946; Sonata for Piano in B flat major, D 960Performers: Badura-Skoda, Paul On this unique record, Paul Badura Skoda performs three different versions of Schubert's final Sontata in B-flat major. Each of these versions is performed with...continue... Recording information: Irnberger Foundation Salzburg (11/28/2011-12/01/2011); Vienna (11/28/2011-12/01/2011); Irnberger Foundation Salzburg (2011-03-27_2011-03-28&2012-); Vienna (2011-03-27_2011-03-28...continue... ![]() Schubert: Piano Works, Vol. 9 - Sonata D.557; 3 Pieces D.459A; Sonata D.459 et al. / Gerhard Oppitz, piano1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2013-01-29 Works: Franz Schubert: Sonata for Piano in A flat major, D 557 "Sonatine"; German Dances (6) for Piano, D 820; Minuet for piano in C sharp minor, D. 600; Marsch (6); March for piano in E major, D. 606; Sona...Performers: Oppitz, Gerhard Gerhard Oppitz is recognized as being one of the top pianists performing internationally today. His series of Schubert's piano works, based on his long experience...continue... Recording information: Historischer Reitstadel, Neumarkt/Oberpfalz (05/13/2009)....continue... ![]() Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: Voice of the Century [25 discs - Includes DVDs] [Limited Edition]25 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2013-01-15 Works: Franz Schubert: Winterreise, D 911/Op. 89; Die schöne Müllerin, D 795/Op. 25; Nacht und Träume, D 827; Heidenröslein, D 257/Op. 3 no 3; Der Erlkönig, D 328; An den Frühl...Performers: Alda, Catarina; Barenboim, Daniel [Conductor, Piano]; Carbonari, Virgilio; de Palma, Piero [Tenor Vocal]; Demus, Jörg [Piano]; Donath, Helen [Soprano Vocal]; Donderer, Georg; Dyk, Cornelis van; ... Conductors: Kubelik, Rafael; Böhm, Karl; Richter, Karl; Gorvin, Carl; Stadlmair, Hans; Baumgartner, Rudolf; Karajan, Herbert von; Barenboim, Daniel; Weissenborn, Gunther; Fricsay, Ferenc; Gerdes, Otto; Joch... Works: Winterreise, D 911/Op. 89 by Franz Schubert Performer: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Baritone), Daniel Barenboim (Piano) ![]() Liederreise - Songs by Brahms & Schubert / Angelika Kirchschlager, mezzo soprano; Robert Lehbaumer, piano1 CD / Preiser / 2013-01-08 Works: Franz Schubert: Das Wandern, song for voice and piano (Die schöne Müllerin), D. 795/1 (Op. 25/1); Winterreise, D 911/Op. 89; Der Jüngling an der Quelle, D 300; Gretchen am Spinnrade, D...Performers: Kirchschlager, Angelika [Mezzo-Soprano Vocals]; Lehrbaumer, Robert Angelika Kirchslager and Robert Lehrbaumer embark on a lieder journey across Austria and their navigation system is based on the most important coordinates of Austro-German...continue... Recording information: Casino Baumgarten, Wien (10/2011)....continue... ![]() Schubert: 21 Lieder / Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, baritone; Gerald Moore, piano1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Franz Schubert: An die Entfernte, D 765; Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D 774; Der Schiffer, D 536; Der Wanderer, D 649/Op. 65 no 2; Nachtgesang, D 314; Das Zügenglöcklein, D 871; Der Jüngl...Performers: Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Moore, Gerald [Piano] Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: Berlin (1958-05-??&1965-02-??&1965-)....continue... ![]() Schubert: German Mass, D 872; Mass D 167 / Popp, Dallapozza, Fischer-Dieskau. Sawallisch1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Franz Schubert: Deutsche Messe, D 872; Deutsches Salve Regina ("Sei, Mutter"), for chorus & organ, D. 379; Psalm 23, D 706/Op. 132; Psalm 92, D 953; Hymne ("Komm, heil'ger Geist"), quartet for male v...Performers: Dallapozza, Adolf; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Hautermann, Karin; Popp, Lucia; Ruggeberg, Erika; Sawallisch, Wolfgang [Conductor/Piano]; Schloter, Elmar Conductors: Sawallisch, Wolfgang Ensemble: ; Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: Herkulessaal, München (1981-1983)....continue... ![]() Instrumentals5 CD / ZYX Records / 2013-01-08 Works: Wayne Shanklin: Chanson d' Amour; Bert Kaempfert: Wonderland by Night; Peter Mösser: Morgen; Louis Louiguy: Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White, song (for the film Underwater); Frank W. Meacham:...Performers: Bilk, Acker; Calvert, Eddie; Capova, Sylvia; Cramer, Floyd; Davis, Tom [Piano]; Eddy, Duane; Fordham, George; Hogwallop, Lester; Jaccottet, Christiane; Kangas, John; Karas, Anton; Landry, McGeorge; M... Conductors: Kaempfert, Bert; Vaughn, Billy; Prado, Perez; Miller, Glenn; Miller, Mitch; Greger, Max; Brown, Les; ; Faith, Percy; Mantovani; Justis, Bill; Goodman, Benny; Bush, Lou; Baxter, Les; Anthony, Ray; Hay... Ensemble: ; Bill Black's Combo; Chris Barber's Jazz Band; Paul Kuhn Combo Includes crazy otto medley by various composers....continue... ![]() Klassik5 CD / ZYX Records / 2013-01-08 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Divertimento for String Quartet in D major, K 136 (125a); Divertimento for String Quartet in B flat major, K 137 (125b); Divertimento for String Quartet in F major, K 138 (12...Performers: Domingo, Placido; Gerlovic, Vanda; Pivka, Marian; Ruk-Focic, Bozena Conductors: Abel, Hermann; Pitamic, Alexander von; Münchner, Herbert; ; Nanut, Anton Ensemble: ; Zagreb Soloists ![]() Quartet [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]1 CD / Decca / 2013-01-08 Works: Giuseppe Verdi: La traviata; Rigoletto; Dario Marianelli: Quartet, film score; Franz Schubert: An Sylvia; Arthur Sullivan: The Mikado; Camille Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the animals; Luigi Boccher...Performers: Capecchi, Renato; Charles, Leon; Cotrubas, Ileana; D'Angelo, Gianna; Engel, Karl; Georgiadis, John [Conductor]; Heley, John; Herbert, Ita; Hughes, Ronnie; Jones, Peggy Ann; Kampen, Christopher van; M... Conductors: Morgan, James; Nash, Royston; Munchinger, Karl; Dorati, Antal; Giulini, Carlo Maria; Bartoletti, Bruno; Bonynge, Richard; Solti, Sir Georg The original motion picture soundtrack to Dustin Hoffman's comedy Quartet brings together a variety of vintage performances from Decca's back catalog that are complemented by excerpts from the film sc...continue... ![]() Greatest Hits in Classical Music
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1 CD / FC Records / 2012-11-13
Works: Jean Sibelius: Finlandia, Op. 26; Franz Schubert: Fantasy for Piano in C major, D 760/Op. 15 "Wanderer"; Adolf Henselt: Études caractéristiques (12), for piano, Op 2
1 CD / Delphian Records / 2012-11-13
Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Abendempfindung, K 523; Claude Debussy: Nuit d'étoiles ("Nuit d'étoiles, sous tes voiles"), song for voice & piano, L. 4; Maurice Ravel: Le grillon, for voice & pia...
1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2012-11-13
Works: Franz Schubert: Sonata for Piano in A major, D 959; Sonata for Piano in B flat major, D 960
1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-11-13
Works: Franz Schubert: Rondo for Piano 4 hands in D major, D 608/Op. 138; Sonata for piano, 4 hands in B flat major, D. 617 (Op. 30); Six Grandes Marches et Trios, D. 819, Op. 40
73 DVD Video / Sony Classical / 2012-11-06
Works: Robert Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze for Piano, Op. 6; Fantasiestücke, Op. 12; Symphonic Etudes for Piano, Op. 13; Symphonic Etudes in Variation Form, WoO 6; Moderato; Songs (5) for voi...
1 CD / Orfeo / 2012-11-01
Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Allegro Brillant, for piano, 4 hands in A major, Op. 92; Johannes Brahms: Variations for 2 Pianos on a theme by Haydn, Op. 56b "St Anthony"; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sonata for 2 P...
1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2012-10-31
Works: Isidor Phillip: Les cygnes noir, for piano; Herbert Farjeon: Ein Schwanengesang, for piano; David Saperton: Zephyr, for piano; Bess, You Is My Woman Now, concert transcription for piano (after Gershw...
1 CD / TwoPianists / 2012-10-30
Works: Franz Schubert: An die Natur, D 372; Morgenlied, D 685/Op. 4 no 2; Lilla an die Morgenröte ("Wie schön bist du"), song for voice & piano, D. 273; Blumenlied, D 431; Der Schmetterling, D 633...
3 CD / Audite / 2012-10-30
Works: Jean Sibelius: Concerto for Violin in D minor, Op. 47; Karol Szymanowski: Concerto for Violin no 2, Op. 61; Henryk Wieniawski: Concerto for Violin no 2 in D minor, Op. 22; Franz Schubert: Sonata for ...
3 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2012-10-30
Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903; Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846-869; Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord no 3 in E major, BWV 1016; Franz Liszt: Preludes...
4 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2012-10-30
Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 1 in C major, Op. 15; Concerto for Piano no 2 in B flat major, Op. 19; Francis Poulenc: Concerto for 2 Pianos in D minor; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto...
1 CD / Genuin / 2012-10-30
Works: Robert Schumann: Phantasiestücke (3) for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 73; Romances (3) for Oboe and Piano, Op. 94; Franz Schubert: Impromptu in G flat major, D 899, no 9; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: E...