The piano quintet is an unusual form that combines the percussive sound of the piano with the sustained sound of a string quartet, offering new possibilities and challenges for composers.
Performer Biography
The Alexander String Quartet was the first American quartet to win the London International String Quartet Competition in 1985.
Performer Biography
The Alexander String Quartet, which celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2011, has performed in major music capitals across five continents.
Composition History
Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms defined the piano quintet form as it is known today, and their works cast a shadow over all subsequent composers writing in this form.
Composer Biography
Clara Schumann, wife of Robert Schumann and a renowned pianist, was intimately involved in the creation of both piano quintets on this album.
Performer Biography
Pianist Joyce Yang came to international attention in 2005 by winning the silver medal at the 12th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, where she was the youngest contestant.
Instruments
The piano used in this recording is a Hamburg Steinway Model D-274 0230, provided by Pro Piano San Francisco.
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