Ariane Matiakh, the conductor, gained international recognition in 2006 when she replaced James Conlon at short notice for a performance of Shostakovich's 'Leningrad' Symphony.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live in symphony concerts with the Staatskapelle Halle, conducted by Ariane Matiakh.
Performer Biography
Ragna Schirmer, the pianist on this album, has won the Leipzig International Bach Competition twice and received two ECHO Klassik awards.
Performer Biography
The Staatskapelle Halle, the orchestra on this recording, was founded in 2006 by merging two existing orchestras and performs in both concert halls and opera houses.
Performer Biography
Ariane Matiakh was awarded the title 'Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres' by the French Ministry of Culture in 2014 for her contributions to French music and culture abroad.
Interpretation
The conductor, Ariane Matiakh, shaped the dialogue between piano and orchestra in both concertos on this album with a reflection on 19th-century performance practice.
Performer Biography
The Staatskapelle Halle includes the Handel Festival Orchestra, which plays on period instruments, a unique feature in the German music scene.
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