This album includes several world premiere recordings, indicated by an asterisk next to the track titles.
Composer Biography
Carl Maria von Weber was admired by Frédéric Chopin, who built upon Weber's visionary Romantic drama, particularly evident in his Second Piano Concerto.
Composition History
This album presents Carl Maria von Weber's original compositions for piano four hands complete for the first time.
Performer Biography
Duo d'Accord, consisting of Lucia Huang and Sebastian Euler, won both the second prize at the ARD competition and the first prize at the Murray Dranoff competition, two of the world's most renowned piano duo competitions.
Interpretation
The performers, Duo d'Accord, believe that Carl Maria von Weber's music requires a free approach to the score, rather than strictly adhering to its ascetic notation, to truly come alive.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Carl Maria von Weber's art aims to tell stories and be understandable to everyone, seeking the fantastic while also desiring a harmonious union with nature.
Compositional Technique
The brevity of Carl Maria von Weber's four-hand pieces stems from the new genre of the piano miniature, which focuses on brief, atmospheric concentrations of mood.
