Chopin's Introduction and Polonaise Brillante in C Major, Op. 3 was originally composed for the amateur cellist Prince Radziwill and his pianist daughter Wanda.
Composition History
Chopin's Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, Op. 65, was his final work, inspired by and dedicated to his friend and cellist Auguste Franchomme.
Performer Biography
Cellist Alexander Suleiman is considered one of the leading cellists of the day, having studied with Eldar Issakadze, Daniil Shafran, and Natalia Gutman.
Compositional Technique
Atavistic Music is a free-form collaboration where piano and cello coexist on colliding musical planes, creating abstract forms of expression.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Schumann's Fantasiestücke Op. 73 reflects his appreciation of the romantic aesthetic, demonstrating his willingness to embrace freedom from formal restrictions.
Performer Biography
Pianist Patricia Hoy has been praised by the Los Angeles Times for her "pleasing blend of romantic reverie and disciplined direction demonstrating excellence throughout."
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in February 2015 at City Hall Neutraubling, Germany.
