The album's program aims to highlight the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era in Vienna, covering a period of only 25 years.
Elena Gaponenko's interpretations are inspired by a philosophical view of the works and the composers as individuals.
Pianist Elena Gaponenko views herself as a translator, making the sonic essence of the music's encoded messages accessible to the listener.
Elena Gaponenko has won prizes and diplomas in international instrumental competitions for both piano and cello.
This album was recorded in October 2018 at the Jesus-Christus-Kirche in Berlin.
Elena Gaponenko's 2015 album "Duo for One" featured her playing both piano and cello simultaneously on solo and chamber works.
Elena Gaponenko, the pianist on this album, is a rare dual talent, having begun playing both piano and cello at the age of four.
