Classical Companion

Geoffrey Herd

by Rouhollah Goudarzi

April 29, 2020

Geoffrey Herd, Geneva Music Festival

Violinist Geoffrey Herd founded the Geneva Music Festival 10 years ago.  Though the festival is on hiatus for the remainder of this season, Geoff reminds us that music is still the tie that binds humans together.

Favorite Works Playlist

1. Johannes Brahms
   1. Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op 78
   2. Pamela Frank, violin; Peter Serkin, piano
2. Gustav Mahler
   1. Symphony No. 2
   2. London Symphony Orchestra & Chorus; Gilbert Kaplan, conductor; Benita Valente, soprano; Maureen Forrestor, contralto
3. Ludwig van Beethoven
   1. String Quartet No. 15, Op. 132
   2. Tokyo String Quartet