Roberto Plano, the pianist, decided to record Luchesi's Sonatas Op.1 for solo piano, removing the optional violin accompaniment to restore what he believes is the composer's original intent.
Historical Context
Andrea Luchesi, the composer, was one of Ludwig van Beethoven's first teachers, alongside Christian Gottlob Neefe.
Performer Biography
Roberto Plano, the pianist, won the First Prize at the 2001 Cleveland International Piano Competition and was a finalist at the 2005 Van Cliburn and Busoni Competitions.
Composer Biography
Andrea Luchesi, the composer of these sonatas, was born in 1741 in Motta di Livenza, an outpost of Friuli, and died in Bonn in 1801.
Composer Biography
Andrea Luchesi, the composer, was a virtuoso keyboard player, appreciated as a harpsichordist, organist, and fortepiano player who performed across Europe.
Composer Biography
Andrea Luchesi, the composer, was appointed maestro di cappella in Bonn in 1774, taking over from Ludwig van Beethoven's grandfather.
Critical Reception
Andrea Luchesi, the composer, was much admired by his contemporaries and was described by Charles Burney as a "fine composer" in 1773.
