Maria Kliegel's interpretation of Alfred Schnittke's First Cello Concerto was recognized by the Russian composer himself as the standard recording of the work.
Performer Biography
Maria Kliegel, the cellist on this album, is considered one of the leading cello-virtuosi of our time and is the most recorded cellist on CD.
Instruments
Maria Kliegel plays the legendary 'Ex Gendron' cello, made by Stradivarius in 1693, which was previously owned by Maurice Gendron for over thirty years.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the Clara Wieck Auditorium, Sandhausen, Germany, from December 1st to 3rd, 2004.
Performer Biography
Nina Tichman, the pianist on this album, is an American-born musician acclaimed for her wide repertoire, ranging from Frescobaldi to contemporary composers.
Performer Biography
Nina Tichman has won several prestigious awards, including the Busoni Competition, the Mendelssohn Prize of Berlin, and the Casagrande Competition in Italy.
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