The cover picture for this album is 'The Tree of Crows' by Friedrich Caspar David (1774-1840).
Performer Biography
The piano on this recording is played by Hae-won Chang.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the Performing Arts Centre, The Country Day School, Ontario, Canada, in August 2004.
Composer Biography
Johann Nepomuk Hummel combined his performing career with his role as director of music to the Grand Duchy of Weimar for much of his professional life.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Johann Nepomuk Hummel's piano sonatas reflect the tradition of Mozart and Haydn, rather than the more ostentatious virtuosity of Liszt.
Composer Biography
Johann Nepomuk Hummel, the composer, was a pupil of Mozart in Vienna and began his career as a virtuoso pianist.
