Robert Schumann's 'Concert sans orchestre' was originally a three-movement version of his Third Piano Sonata, published in 1836, before he revised it in 1853.
Interpretation
Elena Kolesnitschenko's playing is characterized by a crystalline tone, rhythmic vitality, and passionate interaction with the instrument, focusing on the music itself without showmanship.
Performer Biography
Elena Kolesnitschenko studied with Professor Vladimir Krainev, a former student of Heinrich Neuhaus, and Professor Hatto Beyerle, founder of the Alban Berg Quartet.
Performer Biography
Elena Kolesnitschenko, the pianist, began her international career as a child prodigy at the age of nine, performing at the United Nations and the Vatican.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's program aims to showcase the vast range of possibilities and facets of the piano, featuring diverse styles and compositional approaches.
Instruments
The piano is described as a 'condensed orchestra' where each finger can represent a different instrument group, making it uniquely capable of performing entire symphonies.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Concert sans orchestre" (Concert without orchestra), is a tribute to the piano's ability to function as a complete orchestra on its own.
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