Pianist Oliver Triendl is known for his dedication to neglected and rarely played composers, with a repertoire including about 90 piano concertos and hundreds of chamber pieces.
Performer Biography
Tatjana Ruhland, the flautist on this album, has been described by critics as the 'Paganini of the flute' and was awarded the OPUS KLASSIK Prize in 2018 for a previous recording.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composers of the 'Parisian School of Musicians' aimed to integrate elements of their home countries' music, often called 'folklore,' into their own compositions.
Composition History
The 'Parisian School of Musicians' was a concept invented in 1925 by Michel Dillard, a publisher who focused on promoting works by foreign composers living in Paris.
Recording & Production
This album is a co-production between Südwestrundfunk and OehmsClassics Musikproduktion GmbH, recorded in February and April 2022 at Funkstudio, SWR Stuttgart.
Historical Context
The First World War led to redrawn borders and new nationalities in Central Europe, prompting many artists to move to Paris, a city seen as a beacon of liberty and a melting pot of arts.
