Philippe Schoeller, a composer featured on this album, views the piano as an instrument for 'preluding' — for witnessing the birth of things through its resonance.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded on a unique piano called the 'Opus 102', made by Stephen Paulello, which has an especially long-sustaining sound and nine more notes in the low register than a standard keyboard.
Performer Biography
Maroussia Gentet holds a Concert Performer Diploma and an Artist Diploma specializing in Contemporary Repertoire and Creation from prestigious music schools in Paris.
Recording & Production
The recording of this album was a collaboration between the International Piano Competition of Orléans and the B-Records label, aiming to create a new listening experience using live concerts as the source material.
Performer Biography
Maroussia Gentet, the pianist on this album, won the 'Blanche Selva' First Prize at the 13th International Piano Competition of Orléans.
Interpretation
The pianist, Maroussia Gentet, chose a program for the International Piano Competition of Orléans that focused on mythological themes and the four elements, which also became the theme of this album.
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