Christian Schittenhelm, the composer, began studying piano at age 6 and composed his first orchestral works by age 12.
Composer Biography
Christian Schittenhelm composed "L'Hymne Paris 2000" for the city of Paris at the request of journalist Yves Mourousi, which was performed by the Orchestre Colonne.
Performer Biography
Peter Jablonski, the pianist on this album, was discovered by conductors Claudio Abbado and Vladimir Ashkenazy and signed by Decca at the age of seventeen.
Performer Biography
Peter Jablonski has collaborated with composers Witold Lutosławski and Arvo Pärt and has had several works dedicated to him, including Wojciech Kilar's Piano Concerto.
Composition History
The project for this album, "Back Home with the Moon," originated at the Karlskrona International Piano Festival in the autumn of 2020.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded by Sfumato Records at the Palladium Concert Hall in Malmö, Sweden, between June 4, 2020, and January 13, 2022.
Performer Biography
Peter Jablonski has performed over 2000 concerts with more than 150 orchestras and completed 30 tours of Japan over the last thirty years.
