Martin Oei, the pianist, is fascinated by historical instruments like fortepianos and Erard grands, and has won several prizes since age twelve.
Compositional Technique
Beethoven's Fantasia Sonata in D contains striking harmonies not found in his other early works, possibly because he didn't dare publish them at the time.
Composition History
Beethoven's Fantasia Sonata in D is a reconstruction by Cees Nieuwenhuizen of a work from 1792-1793, based on fragments from the Kafka sketchbook.
Compositional Technique
The Fantasia Sonata in D shares thematic material with several of Beethoven's later, more famous works, including Symphony No. 7 and the 'Appassionata' Sonata.
Instruments
The recording was made on an original Michael Rosenberger fortepiano from 1800, part of The Edwin Beunk collection.
Interpretation
The performance of Mozart's Fantasia in D minor KV 397 on this CD features a reconstruction of the last 11 bars by Cees Nieuwenhuizen, aiming to be as close as possible to Mozart's probable intentions.
Recording & Production
This album features the first recording of Beethoven's Fantasia Sonata in D on a fortepiano, a reconstruction by Cees Nieuwenhuizen.
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