Robert Schumann's teacher, Friedrich Wieck, initially believed Schumann could become one of the greatest pianists of his time, despite Schumann not being a child prodigy.
Performer Biography
Andreas Eggertsberger earned a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree from the University of Michigan in 2013, making him one of the few Austrian musicians to achieve this.
Composer Biography
Robert Schumann, whose Kreisleriana is featured on this album, suffered from activity-specific focal dystonia, a neurological disorder affecting fine motor skills.
Performer Biography
Andreas Eggertsberger began performing concerts at age 12 and made his debut as a soloist with the Bruckner Orchester Linz at 13.
Performer Biography
Andreas Eggertsberger, the pianist on this album, became the youngest graduate in the history of the Bruckner Conservatory at age 15, receiving his concert diploma with distinction.
Historical Context
Focal dystonia, a neurological disorder affecting musicians, is considered a culturally contingent new disease that emerged with the rise of virtuosity in the early 19th century.
Recording & Production
This album is presented as an example of successfully dealing with focal dystonia, a neurological condition affecting musicians.
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