Kasprov believes there is a connection between 'old masters' of Romantic piano and contemporary harpsichordists, primarily concerning the manipulation of tempo and its variations (agogic).
Composition History
Leopold Godowsky, whose transcriptions are featured, lived in Vienna between 1909 and 1914, a period when Gustav Klimt was also active, leading the pianist to draw parallels between their artistic styles.
Interpretation
The pianist is inspired by Andrei Volkonsky, an avant-garde composer and harpsichord pioneer, who stated that a performer should play 'what is not written' in the score.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in Moscow, Russia, from March 22 to 25, 2012, with Viacheslav Poprugin handling sound engineering, editing, mastering, and artistic direction.
Interpretation
Sergei Kasprov, the pianist, aims to distance himself from academic modern piano-playing, which he considers a highly standardized and inanimate aesthetic.
Instruments
The piano used for this recording is a Steinway D, a model known for its rich sound.
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