Dénes Várjon, the pianist on this album, studied for ten years with the composer and pianist György Kurtág, who Várjon credits with totally changing his view of music.
Performer Biography
Miklós Perényi, the cellist on this album, was invited by Pablo Casals to his masterclasses in Zermatt, which greatly impacted Perényi's interpretation of Bach and Brahms.
Performer Biography
Both Miklós Perényi and Dénes Várjon are professors at the Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, an institution founded by Liszt that has shaped many notable musicians.
Composition History
Benjamin Britten's Cello Sonata in C major was inspired by the artistry of Mstislav Rostropovich, a Russian cellist, after Britten heard him play in London in 1960.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live at Wigmore Hall, London, on January 27, 2009.
Composition History
Chopin's Cello Sonata in G minor, from which the encore is taken, was a late work written for the cellist Auguste Franchomme to play with the composer at the piano.
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