Alice Sara Ott aims for absolute fidelity to Chopin's intentions, choosing to play from autograph manuscripts rather than some published versions.
Composer Biography
Frédéric Chopin, the composer, had a small sound and couldn't play fortissimo, but possessed many subtle shades of pianissimo, indicating he was a 'poet' at the piano.
Performer Biography
Alice Sara Ott, the pianist on this album, was born in Munich in 1988 to a Japanese mother and a German father.
Album & Artwork
The Centrum Bank Foundation, established in 1998, supports outstanding artists and scientists and has cultivated a close collaboration with Alice Sara Ott since 2005.
Performer Biography
Alice Sara Ott decided to become a concert pianist at age three, despite her mother's initial attempts to dissuade her.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Frédéric Chopin, the composer, never openly displayed his emotions in his music, always preserving his dignity, and was outwardly charming but privately melancholic.
Performer Biography
Alice Sara Ott won the 'Most Promising Artist' Award in Hamamatsu at 13 and first prize in the Silvio Bengalli competition in Italy at 15, where she achieved the highest score ever.
