Nelson Goerner performs repertoire for two pianos with Martha Argerich, a renowned Argentinian classical concert pianist.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nelson Goerner believes that Chopin reinvented the piano, creating a new world and a cosmos of his own through his piano compositions.
Performer Biography
Nelson Goerner won First Prize in the Franz Liszt Competition in Buenos Aires in 1986 and the First Prize at the Geneva Competition in 1990.
Performer Biography
Nelson Goerner, born in Argentina in 1969, is considered one of the foremost pianists of his generation.
Interpretation
Nelson Goerner prioritizes musicality over absolute technical accuracy, admiring Alfred Cortot's playing of Chopin's Études where 'wrong notes played magically.'
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live at Wigmore Hall, London, on October 1, 2009.
Compositional Technique
Chopin's Études Op. 10 are designed to develop one specific aspect of piano technique in each piece, making them very taxing for the performer.
