Johann Ladislaus Dussek, a virtuoso-composer, led a restless life, traveling through major cultural centers like Paris, Riga, St Petersburg, and London.
Performer Biography
Zvi Meniker, the fortepianist on this album, received diplomas from the Salzburg Mozarteum and the Zurich Academy of Music and studied with Malcolm Bilson at Cornell University.
Recording & Production
This album is part of the first comprehensive recording of Johann Ladislaus Dussek's piano sonatas on period instruments.
Instruments
The fortepiano used for this recording was made by Clementi in London in 1797 and restored by Chris Maene.
Composer's Artistic Vision
A contemporary critic noted that Dussek's piano playing was considered the 'restorer of the true, more fundamental, more noble, and more expressive piano playing in France'.
Composer Biography
Dussek was known as 'le beau Dussek' due to his pleasing appearance and was versatile in conversation, which helped him gain entry into important salons.
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