Friedrich Gernsheim's music disappeared from concert life because he came from a large Jewish family, and the Nazis ensured its removal, a situation that lasted for a long time.
Performer Biography
The Mariani Piano Quartet, founded in 2009, is one of the few permanent ensembles of its kind and gained attention at the German Music Competition in 2011.
Interpretation
The Mariani Piano Quartet believes that good chamber music involves every member both leading and following, creating a constant interplay guided by the score.
Recording & Production
For this recording, the Mariani Piano Quartet experimented with different microphone settings, finding that a new microphone for the violin allowed it to resonate more freely, which was crucial for Brahms's A-Major Quartet.
Interpretation
The Mariani Piano Quartet aims for a homogeneous sound, with the piano often providing the 'stage setting' or 'cosmic background noise' while the strings carry the melodies.
Album & Artwork
This album combines works by Johannes Brahms and Friedrich Gernsheim, as the Mariani Piano Quartet believes their pieces complement each other, with Gernsheim's quartets being leaner and shorter.
Composer Biography
Friedrich Gernsheim, a composer featured on this album, was a choirmaster who frequently programmed Brahms's 'Ein deutsches Requiem,' leading to a friendship between the two composers.
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