Viacheslav Shelepov, the fortepiano performer, is a laureate of eight international piano and fortepiano competitions, including first prizes at the Rome Fortepiano International Competition and the International Geelvinck Fortepiano Competition.
Instruments
Sébastien Érard, whose instruments are featured on this recording, created the revolutionary 'double movement' harp in 1810 and the 'double escapement' mechanism for pianos in 1821, both still used today.
Recording & Production
This album is one of the few entirely dedicated to Mikhail Glinka's lesser-known piano compositions.
Historical Context
During the period Glinka composed these pieces (mid-1820s to mid-1840s), regular concert life and formalized music education did not yet exist in Russia.
Interpretation
Viacheslav Shelepov's interpretation of Glinka's music combines an understanding of historically informed practice with an open emotionality, sometimes playing 'more music' than notated.
Instruments
The fortepiano used for this recording is an Érard from 1846, an instrument of straight-strung construction known for its clarity of sound.
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