David Aaron Carpenter, the violist on this recording, began his musical studies on the violin at age six and later took up the viola at age 11.
Performer Biography
David Aaron Carpenter was the first American and youngest protégé for the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative, an award he received in June 2007.
Performer Biography
Christoph Eschenbach, the conductor on this album, began winning major competitions as a concert pianist at the age of 11.
Album & Artwork
The album juxtaposes Elgar's concerto with Schnittke's, noting that 1934 was both the year Elgar died and Schnittke was born.
Interpretation
David Aaron Carpenter's arrangement of the Elgar Cello Concerto builds upon Lionel Tertis's transcription but aims to stay closer to Elgar's original score.
Performer Biography
Christoph Eschenbach was mentored by George Szell for over three years and by Herbert von Karajan for nearly 25 years, who he credits with a tremendous influence on his conducting development.
Recording & Production
This recording project was nearly a decade in the making for violist David Aaron Carpenter.
