Johannes Vaabensted's piano technique was influenced by Alexander Stoffregen, who taught a system of natural, anatomically correct hand movements to achieve relaxed musculature and a softer sound.
Performer Biography
Johannes Vaabensted, the pianist on this album, never sought to release his recordings, making this his first-ever release.
Performer Biography
Johannes Vaabensted chose to be a private student during his conservatory years, which was highly unusual and not well-regarded at the time.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Johannes Vaabensted's interpretive ideal was to deeply understand the composer's intent, aiming to play the work as the composer himself would have.
Recording & Production
The original recordings were personal notes for teaching or further study and were never intended for release, leading to variations in sound quality.
Recording & Production
The recordings on this album span nearly 20 years and were made by Johannes Vaabensted himself, mostly live in concert or an empty hall, using semi-professional Revox A77 tape recorders and Sennheiser microphones.
