This album was recorded at Fortepiano Atelier, Gijs Wilderom, in Bergen, Netherlands, between September 28-30, 2024.
Instruments
For tracks 1-7 and 14, Michael Tsalka plays a Johann Zahler fortepiano from c. 1805, which has a Viennese action and 5.5 octaves.
Performer Biography
Michael Tsalka maintains a busy international schedule, performing approximately ninety concerts a year.
Performer Biography
Michael Tsalka, the performer on this album, is a versatile musician who performs repertoire from the early Baroque era to the present day on both modern piano and historical keyboard instruments.
Instruments
For tracks 8-13 and 15-16, Michael Tsalka plays a 2024 Thomas Power double manual harpsichord, based on a Johannes Ruckers 1638 instrument.
Performer Biography
Michael Tsalka serves as Assistant Professor in Piano Performance at the School of Music, Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen).
Album & Artwork
The album's repertoire was curated during the pandemic in 2022, aiming to present pivotal compositions associated with different experiences in Bach's life.
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