The title of this album is "Simon Ghraichy, a pianist for the 21st century."
Interpretation
The reviewer notes that Simon Ghraichy's playing creates an "orchestral sensation," making the piano sound like a full orchestra.
Performer Biography
Simon Ghraichy, the pianist on this album, performed the program for this recording at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall in New York.
Composer Biography
Louis Moreau Gottschalk, a composer featured on this album, was a virtuoso pianist and competitor of Liszt, known for his 'exotic' pieces with Caribbean and Latin flavors.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Simon Ghraichy believes a concert should be a "total discovery" or include elements of discovery for the audience.
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