Pianist Andrea Kauten perceives Brahms's piano concertos as "cathedrals" that open up endless expanses, immersing her in a feeling of infinity.
Performer Biography
Andrea Kauten, a Hungarian-Swiss pianist, had her playing substantially shaped by the piano music of Franz Liszt, a Hungarian virtuoso.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen across two sessions in December 2022 and June 2023.
Performer Biography
The Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen (WPR), the orchestra on this album, was founded in 1945 and performs over a hundred concerts annually.
Cultural Impact
The Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen (WPR) has initiated innovative projects, including a concert series for people with dementia and an intercultural music theater project with refugees.
Interpretation
Andrea Kauten, who has Hungarian heritage, senses many Hungarian influences in Brahms's compositions.
Performer Biography
Timo Handschuh, the conductor on this album, was General Music Director at the Ulm Theater from 2011 to 2021 and has conducted over 120 opera performances.
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