Emil von Sauer studied with Nicholas Rubinstein, brother of Anton Rubinstein, and considered him his most important influence, downplaying his later lessons with Franz Liszt.
Composer Biography
Emil von Sauer, a composer-pianist, was born in Hamburg in 1862 and began piano lessons at age five with his mother.
Historical Context
Emil von Sauer was part of an era where composer-pianists like Godowsky, Hofmann, and Rachmaninov frequently performed their own compositions on concert stages.
Performer Biography
James Loughran, the conductor, won the Philharmonia Orchestra's Conducting Competition in 1961, with a jury that included Otto Klemperer, Carlo Maria Giulini, and Sir Adrian Boult.
Recording & Production
The Aarhus Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1935, has premiered over 120 works and commissions new works annually, primarily from Danish composers.
Performer Biography
Oleg Marshev, the pianist on this recording, trained at the Gnesin School for Highly Gifted Children and the Moscow Conservatory, representing the fifth generation of Russian pianists since Liszt.
Composer Biography
Emil von Sauer became an honorary Knight of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy in 1917, which led to the 'von' being added to his surname.
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