This recording was made in direct 2-Track Stereo digital to capture the full intensity and symbiosis of the live performance.
Performer Biography
Magdalena Müllerperth has received numerous international awards since 1999, including first prizes in Belgium, Italy, and the USA.
Album & Artwork
The 'Grand Piano Masters' series aims to explore the character and 'soul' of the concert grand piano, highlighting the dialogue between the instrument, virtuoso, and performance space.
Historical Context
The concerts for this album series take place in the UNESCO World Heritage Maulbronn Monastery, known for its romantic, candle-lit arches and sublime atmosphere.
Performer Biography
Magdalena Müllerperth, the pianist on this album, began piano lessons at age five and became a junior student at the University of Music Karlsruhe by age seven.
Instruments
The concert grand piano used for this recording is a Steinway & Sons, model C-227.
Performer Biography
At just 18 years old, Magdalena Müllerperth had already performed as a soloist with the Minnesota Orchestra in Minneapolis in 2008 and debuted at the Klosterkonzerte Maulbronn in 2009.
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