Theodor Kullak's compositional style was considered 'middle-of-the-road' for his time, but his music contains an abundance of persuasive pianistic colors.
Performer Biography
Roman Fediurko, the pianist on this album, has won numerous First Prizes in international competitions, including the Gold Medal at the prestigious Horowitz Competition at age 18.
Composer Biography
Theodor Kullak studied piano in Vienna with Carl Czerny, a pupil of Beethoven, and composition with Otto Nicolai and Simon Sechter.
Composer Biography
Theodor Kullak, the composer, was a child prodigy whose playing at age eight caught the attention of Prince Anton Radziwill, leading to a performance at the Berlin Court.
Composer Biography
Theodor Kullak founded the Neue Akademie der Tonkunst in 1855, which became the largest private music school in Germany, known colloquially as 'Kullak's Academy'.
Composer Biography
Despite early musical talent, Theodor Kullak was pressured by his parents to study medicine in Berlin, though he ultimately pursued a musical career.
Recording & Production
This album includes world premiere recordings of Kullak's Scherzo in G minor, Op. 96 and Impromptu-Caprice in E flat major, Op. 97, and the first commercial recording of his Ballade, Op. 54.
