Borenstein: Études, Opp. 66 & 86, Reminiscences of Childhood, Water Droplets in Venice & Lullaby, Op. 81a

Featuring

Tra Nguyen
Nimrod Borenstein

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Compositional Technique

A common feature in Nimrod Borenstein's music, particularly in his Études, is his personal use of polyrhythm, where different rhythms are played simultaneously.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Composer Nimrod Borenstein enjoys writing for piano because it allows him to layer many melodies simultaneously and offers a wide scope of colors across its seven-octave range.

Recording & Production

This album includes world premiere recordings of several pieces by Nimrod Borenstein, including his Études, Op. 66 and Op. 86, Water Droplets in Venice, Op. 75, No. 2, and Lullaby, Op. 81a.

Performer Biography

Tra Nguyen, the British-Vietnamese pianist on this recording, is known for her imaginative programming that balances core repertoire with lesser-known works, and has made many world premiere recordings of neglected pieces.

Composer Biography

Nimrod Borenstein's works have been commissioned, recorded, and premiered at prestigious venues globally, and he is a Laureate of the Cziffra Foundation and an Associate of London's Royal Academy of Music.

Composition History

Nimrod Borenstein's 12 Études for piano were inspired by Chopin's Études, Op. 10 and Op. 25, and are part of an ambitious project to create a cycle of 24 études.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Nimrod Borenstein aims for novelty in his compositions, striving to write something different while being inspired by masters like Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy, Prokofiev, and Stravinsky.