Enescu considered Bach, the German Baroque master, to be the foundation of his entire career as a composer and performer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Enescu's unique compositional style was forged from the combination of Austro-Germanic and French traditions, along with a special sensitivity to Romanian folk music.
Composition History
The pieces on this album span six years of Enescu's life, from age thirteen as a student in Vienna to age nineteen after graduating from the Paris Conservatoire.
Performer Biography
Josu De Solaun is the only pianist from Spain to win both the George Enescu and José Iturbi International Piano Competitions.
Recording & Production
This album includes world premiere recordings of Enescu's Scherzo, Ballade für Klavier, and Modérément.
Composer Biography
George Enescu, born in a small Romanian village, was a versatile polymath who enrolled at the Vienna Conservatory at age seven and later studied at the Paris Conservatory.
Performer Biography
Josu De Solaun, the pianist on this recording, is the First Prize winner of the XIII George Enescu International Piano Competition in Bucharest.
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