The philosophy of the producers, Authentic Classical Concerts, is to record outstanding performances directly in 2-Track Stereo digital to capture the unique atmosphere of live concerts.
Performer Biography
Severin von Eckardstein, the pianist, began piano lessons at age six and was accepted into a young talent class at the Robert Schumann Musikhochschule in Dusseldorf at age 12.
Performer Biography
Severin von Eckardstein won first prize at the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels in June 2003, showcasing his versatility with works by Beethoven and Prokofiev.
Performer Biography
Severin von Eckardstein has performed on many major stages worldwide, including Berlin, Munich, London, New York, Miami, Amsterdam, Tokyo, and Seoul.
Composition History
Nikolai Medtner's Piano Sonata in E Minor, 'Night Wind', Opus 25 No. 2, was inspired by the poem 'The Night Wind' by Fjodor Iwanowitsch Tjuttschew.
Album & Artwork
This album is part of the 'Grand Piano Masters' series, which focuses on the character and soul of the concert grand piano.
Instruments
The concert grand piano used for this recording is a D 280 by C. Bechstein, serial number 194465.
