This album presents the complete piano works of Constantin Silvestri, including first recordings and arrangements, thanks to pianist Luiza Borac.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For Constantin Silvestri, the piano was his most personal instrument, to which he entrusted his most secret and subjective thoughts.
Composer Biography
Constantin Silvestri, a Romanian conductor, pianist, and composer, was already performing piano publicly at age 10.
Historical Context
Due to political changes in Romania and rivalry among colleagues, Constantin Silvestri left his homeland and settled in England.
Composer Biography
At 16, Constantin Silvestri received the George Enescu Prize from George Enescu himself, who greatly admired Silvestri's talent.
Composer Biography
Constantin Silvestri led the British Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra from a provincial ensemble to worldwide fame.
Performer Biography
Pianist Luiza Borac's project to record the piano works of George Enescu won the BBC Music Award in 2007 and was described as a 'benchmark for future interpretations'.
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