Verena Louis, the pianist on this album, initially studied mathematics before pursuing a career in music, encouraged by her piano teacher.
Composer Biography
Johannes Brahms, one of the composers on this album, knew both Amanda Maier and Robert Fuchs personally and held their talent in high regard.
Composition History
Although the sonatas on this album were composed over a six-year period, the year 1878 was the most significant for each of them.
Performer Biography
Adam Markowski, the violinist on this album, comes from a musical family; his grandfather, Josef Schwab, was principal cellist of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Adam Markowski, the violinist, finds balance between music and his second artistic passion: analogue photography, which allows him to pause the flow of time and emotion.
Historical Context
The year 1878, when these three sonatas were written, also saw Thomas Edison receive a patent for the phonograph, the first technology to capture sound on a recording medium.
Recording & Production
Duo Codax, consisting of Adam Markowski and Verena Louis, chose the sonatas by Amanda Maier and Robert Fuchs as cornerstones of their repertoire because they believe these works deserve greater recognition.
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