The 'Grand Piano Masters' series focuses on the unique character and 'soul' of each concert grand piano, highlighting the dialogue between the instrument, virtuoso, and performance space.
Performer Biography
Magdalena Müllerperth has performed as a soloist with the Minnesota Orchestra in Minneapolis and debuted at the Klosterkonzerte Maulbronn and Liederhalle Stuttgart in 2009.
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.
Recording & Production
The producers aim to capture outstanding live performances for posterity, recording concerts in direct 2-Track Stereo digital to preserve the unique atmosphere and intensity.
Performer Biography
Magdalena Müllerperth has won numerous international awards since 1999, including first prizes in Belgium, Italy, and the national competition 'Jugend musiziert' in Germany.
Historical Context
The concerts are recorded in the UNESCO World Heritage Maulbronn Monastery, which provides ideal conditions due to its romantic, candle-lit atmosphere and sublime tranquility.
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