Enescu's musical memory was legendary; he once performed Ravel's newly completed violin sonata from memory after hearing it only once.
Critical Reception
Despite his stature, Enescu's music is not widely recognized, with only his two Romanian Rhapsodies (1901) having penetrated the musical mainstream, which he grew to resent.
Performer Biography
The Schubert Ensemble, founded in 1983, is a leading chamber music group for piano and strings, recognized with the Royal Philharmonic Society's Best Chamber Ensemble Award in 1998.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Enescu's detailed instructions in his chamber works paradoxically create an impression of improvisation, liberating the spirit of Romanian folk music.
Composer Biography
George Enescu, the composer, was a child prodigy admitted to the Vienna Conservatory at age seven due to his violin prowess.
Composer Biography
Enescu was considered a complete musician, excelling as a virtuoso violinist, world-rank conductor, outstanding pianist, cellist, organist, and even a fine baritone.
Recording & Production
This recording is only the third to couple Enescu's two piano quartets, highlighting the rarity of these works in the recording studio.
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