The Wihan Quartet is known for its interpretation of both native Czech heritage and classical, romantic, and modern string quartet masterpieces.
Performer Biography
Japanese pianist Mami Shikimori, featured on this album, has performed at world-renowned venues including New York's Carnegie Hall and London's Wigmore Hall.
Composition History
Gabriel Fauré's Piano Quintet no.1 in D minor, Op.89, was initially conceived as a piano quartet in 1887, but he decided to expand it to a quintet four years later.
Performer Biography
Mami Shikimori's recordings are frequently broadcast on radio stations such as BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM.
Composition History
César Franck's Piano Quintet in F minor, composed in 1879, marked the beginning of a significant period in his creative life.
Performer Biography
The Wihan Quartet, the string quartet performing on this album, won the London International String Quartet Competition in 1991.
Compositional Technique
Franck's Piano Quintet is conceived in cyclical form, a structural device where a motif from the first movement recurs in subsequent movements.
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