Haydn's Variations in G major, which became the German national anthem, were inspired by the British national anthem 'God Save the King' during his stay in London.
Performer Biography
Ekaterina Derzhavina's recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations received the 'Choc' award in 'Le monde de la musique' (Paris) in 1999.
Performer Biography
Ekaterina Derzhavina, the pianist on this album, won first prize at the International J.S. Bach Piano Competition in Saarbrücken in 1992, where 90 pianists from 26 countries participated.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in November 2016 at Saarländischer Rundfunk, with Markus Brändle as the recording producer and Gregor Gerten as the sound engineer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
According to Albert Christoph Dies, a biographer of Joseph Haydn, the composer's greatness lies in his easy handling of rhythm and his sense of humor, which explains his comic twists.
Performer Biography
Ekaterina Derzhavina has taught at the Gnessin Music Academy and currently teaches at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow.
Cultural Impact
The melody of Haydn's Variations in G major, which became the German national anthem, was later quoted by many composers, including Beethoven, Schubert, Rossini, and Tchaikovsky.
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