Claudia Schellenberger's previous solo CDs, 'Danzas Argentinas' and 'Poetische Stimmungsbilder', both received the Supersonic Award from the Luxembourgish music magazine 'Pizzicato'.
Composer Biography
Franz Schubert, whose Fantasy in C minor is on this album, wished to be buried near Ludwig van Beethoven, a composer he greatly admired; this wish was fulfilled when he died in 1828.
Album & Artwork
The album features piano fantasies from the 18th and 19th centuries, covering Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods.
Compositional Technique
Frédéric Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu, Op. 66, features polyrhythms where both hands play completely independent and contrasting rhythms, yet create a harmonious overall sound.
Compositional Technique
The term 'Fantasie' or 'Fantasy' in music is a relatively undefined term for a piece that cannot be easily categorized, unlike forms such as 'fugue' or 'sonata'.
Performer Biography
Claudia Schellenberger, the pianist on this album, has won prizes at several piano competitions and is a 'Steinway Artist' since 2008.
Composer Biography
Franz Schubert, a composer featured on this album, was recognized for his musical talent as a child and joined the Vienna Boys' Choir at age eleven, where he was taught by Antonio Salieri.
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