For Brahms, 19th-century Gypsy folklore was the epitome of Hungarian music, and he incorporated elements of this tradition, like the style of Csárdás bands, into his works.
Interpretation
Pianist Olivier Roberti finds playing Brahms challenging because even in chamber music, Brahms's writing is symphonic, requiring the pianist to imagine orchestral colors.
Performer Biography
Olivier Roberti, the pianist, began his musical career at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels at age 14 and later studied with notable teachers including Leon Fleisher at the Peabody Institute of Baltimore.
Performer Biography
Natalia van der Mersch, the violinist, was recognized for her talent early, studying with renowned violin pedagogues like Valery Gradow and Zakhar Bron, and later with Igor Oistrakh.
Interpretation
The artists deliberately recorded this album in the summer in a natural setting to capture the atmosphere of the lakes where Brahms composed the sonatas.
Recording & Production
The recording of these Brahms Violin Sonatas took place at Chateau Conjoux in Belgium, the same location as Natalia van der Mersch's previous recording with Natalia Kovalzon.
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