This album was recorded at the TAP - Théâtre Auditorium de Poitiers, a venue whose auditorium is known for having one of the best acoustics in Europe.
Performer Biography
Rémi Geniet, the pianist on this recording, was the youngest prizewinner in the history of the International Telekom Beethoven Competition Bonn in 2011.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Beethoven's first published set of three piano sonatas, Op. 2, was a manifesto of his new style, intended for a virtuoso soloist and an audience of connoisseurs, far from entertainment music.
Cultural Impact
Beethoven's Sonata Op. 27 No. 2, the 'Moonlight Sonata', acquired its famous nickname in the 1830s-1840s, long after his death, due to its mournful atmosphere.
Performer Biography
Rémi Geniet has quickly established himself as one of the most prominent pianists of his generation, performing with numerous renowned international orchestras and in major concert halls.
Album & Artwork
This is Rémi Geniet's second recording for MIRARE, following an all-Bach disc that received critical acclaim and a Diapason d'Or de l'Année award in 2015.
Composition History
Beethoven dedicated his first set of piano sonatas, Op. 2, to Joseph Haydn as a tribute, considering himself Haydn's equal rather than a mere pupil.
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