Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, son of Johann Sebastian Bach, was a highly esteemed musician and composer whose fame surpassed that of his father during his lifetime.
Composition History
Robert Schumann's Fantasie in C major, Op. 17, was originally conceived as a contribution to a charity appeal for a memorial to Ludwig van Beethoven.
Interpretation
Danae Dörken chose these Fantasias because they are forward-looking, with structures and sounds that were unusual for their time, reflecting a desire for something higher.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Immanuelskirche Wuppertal between January 13-15, 2014, using a Steinway D grand piano.
Compositional Technique
Franz Schubert's Wanderer Fantasy uniquely combines the four movements of a traditional sonata into a single, large form, which was unprecedented for its time.
Performer Biography
Pianist Danae Dörken, born in 1991, began piano lessons at age five and won her first competition six months later.
Performer Biography
Danae Dörken met the famous violinist and conductor Yehudi Menuhin in 1999, who was so impressed he offered to personally support her.
