Paganini's 24 Caprices, Op. 1, has inspired musicians across genres, including jazz and pop music, to push the boundaries of technical possibility on their instruments.
Historical Context
Niccolò Paganini, a composer-violinist, was a sensation in his time, travelling to musical centres of Europe and arousing tremendous enthusiasm.
Recording & Production
The Paganini Variations For Two Pianos by Witold Lutosławski on this album was recorded using a multitracking playback process, with a single interpreter playing both piano parts.
Performer Biography
Tzimon Barto's international breakthrough came in the mid-1980s when he appeared at the Vienna Musikverein and Salzburg Festival at the invitation of Herbert von Karajan.
Composer Biography
Franz Liszt, a composer featured on this album, was deeply affected by hearing Paganini play, which contributed to the emancipation of Liszt's playing technique.
Performer Biography
Tzimon Barto, the pianist on this album, received his first piano lessons from his grandmother at age five and later attended the Juilliard School of Music.
Performer Biography
Christoph Eschenbach, the conductor on this album, began his international solo career after winning first prize at the Clara Haskil Competition in Lucerne.
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