Giovanni Bellucci, the pianist on this album, was included in Diapason magazine's Top Ten Liszt pianists of all time, alongside Martha Argerich and Brendel.
Composer Biography
Beethoven was fascinated by Pantheism, as described by Schiller, and was also interested in Hinduism, having been introduced to Indian literature by Austrian orientalist Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall.
Performer Biography
Le Monde declared that Giovanni Bellucci 'takes us back to the golden age of the piano' after he won the 1996 World Piano Masters Competition in Montecarlo.
Instruments
The piano used for this recording is a Steinway D-274, which belongs to Giovanni Bellucci's personal collection.
Performer Biography
Gramophone magazine described Giovanni Bellucci as 'an artist destined to continue the great Italian tradition' when awarding him the 'Editor's choice' recording prize.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded across four sessions in February and May 2017, and January and September 2018, at the Salle de Musique, La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland.
Composer Biography
Beethoven was sometimes called 'Der Spagnol' (the Spaniard) by his countrymen due to his olive complexion, though he was of Flemish ancestry.
