The piano used for this recording is a Steinway & Sons, Hamburg Model D-274, serial number 609965, from Steinway & Sons, Düsseldorf.
Performer Biography
Adam Golka's family sought political asylum in the US after his father, a trombonist in the Veracruz Symphony, lost his job due to the orchestra's bankruptcy, coinciding with martial law in Poland.
Album & Artwork
The album title, 'Chopin sans Chopin', means 'Chopin without Chopin', reflecting the album's focus on works influenced by Frédéric Chopin but not composed by him.
Performer Biography
Adam Golka, the pianist on this album, was born in Texas to Polish musicians and has a multicultural background, feeling connected to both America and Poland.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded at Kulturstiftung Marienmünster in Höxter, Germany, in December 2023, and much of the post-production was completed in Poland.
Performer Biography
Adam Golka discovered his Jewish heritage later in life, learning about his grandmother's real name, Stern, and her wartime experiences after seeing the film 'The Pianist'.
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