John Storgårds, the conductor on this album, is a versatile Finnish musician, acclaimed internationally as both a conductor and a violinist.
Recording & Production
The Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra has recorded over 40 CDs for the Ondine label, with many receiving awards such as the Cannes Classical Disc of the Year Award.
Performer Biography
Henri Sigfridsson, the pianist, has won numerous international competitions, including first prize at the Beethoven Competition in Bonn in 2005 and the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition in Weimar in 1994.
Performer Biography
Henri Sigfridsson, the pianist, was appointed a visiting Professor at the University of Music and Dramatic Arts in Graz, Austria, starting in spring 2008.
Performer Biography
The Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, featured on this recording, is one of Scandinavia's foremost symphony orchestras, comprising 97 musicians.
Cultural Impact
The Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra is the first orchestra in Finland to establish a club for young listeners, highlighting its strong educational outreach.
Performer Biography
John Storgårds, the conductor, has held chief conductor positions with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra and the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, and is Artistic Director of the Chamber Orchestra of Lapland.
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