Franz Vorraber, a pianist, composer, and romanticist, planned and realized this production in the historic castle of Bad Homburg, Germany.
Composition History
Chopin composed his Piano Concerto in E minor at the age of 20 in Warsaw, shortly before leaving for Paris in 1830.
Recording & Production
The producers aim to capture the unique atmosphere of live performances by recording concerts directly in 2-Track Stereo digital.
Interpretation
The 'Castle Concerts Orchestra' was specifically assembled by Franz Vorraber for this production to ensure the best possible sound for his arrangements and compositions.
Performer Biography
Franz Vorraber is an internationally renowned pianist and composer who has performed the complete solo works of Robert Schumann in cycles of twelve concerts.
Album & Artwork
This album is part of the 'Castle Concerts' series, which features works from different centuries and musical genres, performed in historic castles and palaces.
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