The Geister Duo, composed of David Salmon and Manuel Vieillard, won first prize at the ARD Munich International Competition in 2021, a significant achievement for a piano duo.
Composer Biography
Schubert's early musical training took place at the Vienna Stadtkonvikt, a prestigious boarding school where he trained as a chorister and occasionally conducted the orchestra from his violin chair.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Franz Schubert, unlike Beethoven who wrote for posterity, composed for his present, with his circle of friends forming his primary audience.
Composition History
Schubert's works for piano duet were the most published genre of his compositions during his lifetime, reflecting their popularity with the Viennese public.
Interpretation
The Geister Duo aims to record all of Schubert's four-hand works, considering it an essential repertoire akin to Beethoven's solo piano sonatas.
Historical Context
The piano duet format was particularly suited to the Biedermeier society of Schubert's time, allowing for the recreation of orchestral works and aligning with the era's values of 'spiritual grace and friendly conversation'.
Recording & Production
This recording was made at the Auditorium of the Opéra National de Bordeaux across several sessions in late 2023 and early 2024.
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