Julia Severus's search for undiscovered piano literature led her to record the complete works for solo piano by Russian composer and pianist Adolf Barjansky.
Recording & Production
This album includes world première recordings of Carlo Albanesi's 'Souhait, Romance' and his 'Piano Sonata No. 4 in B flat minor'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The majority of Carlo Albanesi's more than 60 compositions are for solo piano, with his six large-scale sonatas forming the core of his musical output.
Performer Biography
Julia Severus, the pianist on this album, has made several acclaimed solo recordings, including Rachmaninov's piano transcriptions and Bizet's complete piano works.
Cultural Impact
In memory of Carlo Albanesi, the Royal Academy of Music established a Carlo Albanesi Award, and he was decorated with the Order of Chevalier of the Crown of Italy.
Composer Biography
Carlo Albanesi, the composer, moved to London in 1882 on the recommendation of composer Francesco Paolo Tosti and settled there.
Composer Biography
Carlo Albanesi taught piano at the Royal Academy of Music for 33 years, from 1893 until his death in 1926.
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