BIS's Hybrid SACDs, like this one, can be played in Stereo (CD and SACD) and in 5.0 Surround sound (SACD), aiming to reproduce natural concert venue sound.
Performer Biography
Alexandre Kantorow, the pianist on this album, gave his first professional concerts at just 16 years old, invited by the Sinfonia Varsovia to play at the 'La Folle Journée' festival.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in April 2016 at Studio 4'33" in Ivry-sur-Seine, France, and utilized high-quality equipment including Neumann and Schoeps microphones.
Performer Biography
Alexandre Kantorow is a laureate of the Safran Foundation since 2015 and has upcoming projects including recording Saint-Saëns concertos for the BIS label.
Album & Artwork
The album's cover text was written by Claude-Henry Joubert in 2016, with translations provided by Andrew Barnett and Horst A. Scholz.
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