Beethoven: 6 Variations on an Original Theme & Piano Sonatas Nos. 8 and 30
3/2/2018, 13 Tracks, 54:51
Featuring
Joanna Trzeciak
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Composer's Artistic Vision
Beethoven, the composer, integrated both Classical and Romantic stylistics so masterfully that it challenges the traditional view of these periods as dichotomous.
Performer Biography
Joanna Trzeciak's artistic profile was significantly shaped by her years-long friendship and cooperation with Professor Irina Rumiancewa.
Performer Biography
Pianist Joanna Trzeciak is particularly interested in original and less frequently performed works, and has recorded many pieces for the first time.
Historical Context
Beethoven composed during a challenging time when Europe's political order was changing, and new ideological movements heralded the turbulent Romantic era.
Composer Biography
Beethoven, while renowned for his symphonic works, was also a great pianist who transformed piano music from within, exploring the instrument's technical and expressive capacities.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in 2016 at the European Center Matecznik 'Mazowsze' in Otrębusy.
Performer Biography
Joanna Trzeciak, the pianist, studied at the Pyotr Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, which was considered the "Mecca for pianists" at the time.
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