André Parfenov: Works for Violin & Piano

Featuring

Iuliana Münch
Andre Parfenov
Niccolò Paganini
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

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Compositional Technique

The album's concept, exemplified by the 'Caprice No. 10' (Paganini-Parfenov), involves reimagining existing works for violin and piano, often with significant stylistic changes, such as a Spanish style for Paganini's Caprice.

Interpretation

The Parfenov Duo, consisting of Iuliana Münch and André Parfenov, aims for a lively and contemporary form of classical music, characterized by their joy in making music and their willingness to incorporate humor and originality.

Performer Biography

André Parfenov, the pianist and composer, was born in Königsberg (now Kaliningrad) in 1972 and showed exceptional musical talent, including improvisation on the piano, from an early age.

Performer Biography

Iuliana Münch, the violinist, was encouraged to pursue her musical career in Germany by her accompanist Florina Cozighian, who recognized her talent.

Composer's Artistic Vision

André Parfenov, the composer and pianist on this album, approaches historical composers as equals, taking their themes and transforming them into new pieces.

Composition History

The 'Werner-Sahm-Suite' on this album was composed by André Parfenov as a musical tribute to Werner Sahm, an entrepreneur who helped Iuliana Münch, the violinist, study in Germany.