Sebastian Berweck is a highly sought-after pianist in experimental contemporary music, having premiered over a hundred pieces, nearly two dozen of which were dedicated to him.
Recording & Production
This album was produced by CeReNeM (Centre for Research in New Music) and Sebastian Berweck, and published by Huddersfield University Press in 2009.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's concept challenges the traditional view of the piano as a "box of wonders" and the pianist as an unapproachable magician, a perception that began with Franz Liszt in the 19th century.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album features compositions that explore new ways to extend the piano's capabilities, rejecting the idea of the piano as a museum object.
Performer Biography
Sebastian Berweck is a specialist in piano and live electronics, frequently collaborating with electronic music studios like ZKM and CeReNeM.
Performer Biography
Sebastian Berweck's performances often involve extended techniques, electronics, and a high degree of physical involvement, sometimes even moving completely away from the piano.
Interpretation
Sebastian Berweck, the pianist on this album, aims to redefine the instrument and the player's attitude, moving beyond the conventional idea of virtuosity.
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