The transcriptions on this album, such as Eduard Steuermann's for Schoenberg's 'La Nuit transfigurée', often involve a 'piano-orchestra' approach, blending the piano with other instruments.
Historical Context
The 19th century, marked by both Romanticism and the Industrial Revolution, saw the peak of musical arrangements and transcriptions as a means of disseminating works.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "La Nuit Transfigurée" (Transfigured Night), is taken from Arnold Schoenberg's work, which is featured on the recording.
Performer Biography
The Trio Karénine won the prestigious ARD International Competition in Munich in 2013, which brought them international recognition and marked a turning point in their career.
Performer Biography
The Trio Karénine, founded in Paris in 2009, chose their name in reference to Tolstoy's famous heroine, Anna Karenina, symbolizing ardour and life force.
Recording & Production
This album features two recording sessions: one from October 2019 in Toblach/Dobbiaco, Italy, and another from August 2020 in Mons, Belgium.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album highlights the practice of composers arranging, transcribing, and adapting pre-existing works, whether their own or by others, for various reasons like creative need, homage, or financial necessity.
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