The piano used for this recording is a Steinway Model B, with technical support provided by Branko Pajevic from Steinway & Sons, London.
Critical Reception
Robert Schumann coined the term 'Salonmusik' in 1836, describing it as a 'combination of sentiment and piano passage'.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Plumcroft Primary School in London, UK, across three days in December 2019.
Composer's Artistic Vision
At its best, salon music is highly evocative, rich in melody, often harmonically adventurous, and capable of painting vibrant, miniature landscapes of contrasting themes and moods.
Historical Context
The musical salon emerged by the 1830s as a platform for virtuoso performers, embodying the Romantic ideals of emotional subjectivity and artistic individuality, often centered around the piano.
Historical Context
Salon music, a form of musical composition, was immensely popular and widespread throughout the 19th century, dominating the output of many composers.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The term 'salon music' often carries disparaging overtones, implying superficiality, but its true merit lies in the skill and depth of expression of individual composers.
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