To fully realize the expressive potential of Haydn's music on a modern piano, it is essential to scrupulously follow all of the composer's indications.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Franz Joseph Haydn's works for harpsichord are rich in ambiguity, creating a blend between late Baroque aesthetics and the style he developed himself.
Compositional Technique
Haydn's earlier sonatas, written between 1774 and 1778, still retain the full potential of the harpsichord, an instrument that was still in use.
Performer Biography
Alessandro Deljavan's teachers include Fou T'Song, to whose memory this recording is dedicated, and William Grant Naboré, founder of the International Piano Academy Lake Como.
Performer Biography
Pianist Alessandro Deljavan participated in the Van Cliburn competition twice, impressing the audience with his performances.
Interpretation
Alessandro Deljavan's interpretations of Haydn's works highlight the stylistic and expressive ambivalences, emphasizing the legacy of great Baroque polyphonic masters.
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