Liszt prefaced his Harmonies Poétiques et Religieuses with a line from Alphonse de Lamartine, emphasizing the Romantic feeling of being set apart from the world and seeking spiritual communion.
Compositional Technique
Liszt's Don Juan Fantasy, or Réminiscences de Don Juan, uses themes from Mozart's opera to create a virtuosic display, including variations on "Là ci darem la mano" and a "Champagne Aria" finale.
Performer Biography
Arto Satukangas became a Steinway Artist in 2008 during his acclaimed return to New York, and has performed globally in Europe, Asia, and the United States.
Composer Biography
Franz Liszt, the composer, was the first "megastar" since Paganini, captivating audiences to the extent that women would fight for his water glass and collect his cigar butts.
Performer Biography
Arto Satukangas, the pianist on this album, won the prestigious Maj Lind Piano Competition in Helsinki at age 17 in 1979, launching his international career.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the Sello Hall in Espoo, Finland, in September 2009, using DXD recording technology.
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