Orion Weiss studied at Juilliard with Emanuel Ax, a renowned pianist.
Recording & Production
This recording used two Neumann U-47 microphones with original VF14M vacuum tubes, which are considered among the most famous microphones in the world.
Performer Biography
Orion Weiss filled in for André Watts in a performance of Shostakovich's Piano Concerto #2 with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra with less than 24 hours' notice.
Performer Biography
Orion Weiss made his Cleveland Orchestra debut in 1999, performing Liszt's Piano Concerto #1.
Performer Biography
Orion Weiss, the 26-year-old American pianist on this album, is making his recording debut with this release.
Instruments
A Steinway & Sons Concert & Artists piano 599 was generously provided for this recording by Steinway & Sons and David Ida at Fields Pianos in Los Angeles.
Recording & Production
The recording process involved seven hours of precise microphone placement, adjusting by half-centimeter increments, to achieve the desired sound without needing further EQ adjustments in mastering.
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