The essence of Busoni's music is a synthesis of Italian and German ancestry, combining emotion and intellect, and the imaginative with the rigorous.
Composer's Artistic Vision
J.S. Bach was a pervasive presence in Busoni's work, influencing both his compositional counterpoint and his performance repertoire, culminating in the 1918 Bach-Busoni Edition.
Performer Biography
Wolf Harden, the pianist on this album, is known for his versatility and founded the Trio Fontenay in 1980, touring major music centers worldwide.
Performer Biography
Wolf Harden has a special affinity for unusual repertoire, being the first to record a complete version of Hans Pfitzner's Piano Concerto and recording piano music by Ernö Dohnányi, Franz Lehár, and Ferruccio Busoni.
Compositional Technique
Busoni's 'Bach-Busoni Edition' is described as more of a creative interpretation than a mere arrangement, showcasing his strong personality.
Composer Biography
Busoni made his debut as a pianist in Trieste in 1874 and later studied with Carl Reinecke in Leipzig on the suggestion of Brahms.
Composer Biography
Ferruccio Busoni, born in 1866, was the only child of a clarinettist father and a pianist mother.
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