The pianists on this album chose to perform Bach's concertos on modern grand pianos because they are pianists and these instruments are more familiar to them than harpsichords.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in April 2018 at the Jesus-Christus-Kirche in Berlin, Germany.
Historical Context
It is conjectured that some of Bach's concertos were performed on Silbermann fortepianos in Leipzig, and that his 'Musical Offering' was written for such an instrument.
Interpretation
The pianists believe that modern grand pianos offer more possibilities for varying color, touch, and dynamics, making it easier to differentiate voices in polyphonic textures compared to harpsichords.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bach was a practical thinker and open to new developments in instrument making, suggesting he might have found ways to utilize the potential of modern pianos had they existed in his time.
Performer Biography
Evgeni Koroliov and Ljupka Hadzi-Georgieva, two of the pianists on this album, met as students and later married, with their shared love for music bringing them together.
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