The album's concept was inspired by the performer Minsoo Hong's reflections on the human soul and the role of music during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.
Composer Biography
Karol Szymanowski, a Polish composer, was a nomad who traveled extensively and was influenced by various cultures, including Byzantine art, Islamic cultural history, ancient Rome, and early Christianity.
Performer Biography
Minsoo Hong has won prizes at several international piano competitions, including the Ferruccio Busoni, Isang Yun, and Franz Liszt International Piano Competitions.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Festeburgkirche Frankfurt am Main, Germany, from April 28-30, 2022.
Composer Biography
Franz Liszt's first name was given to him by his father, linking him to Francis of Assisi and Francis of Paola, who became personal role models for him.
Composition History
Robert Schumann's Carnaval, Op. 9, was begun shortly before he met Ernestine von Fricken, who is musically portrayed as 'Estrella' in the work.
Performer Biography
Minsoo Hong, the pianist, was born in Busan, South Korea in 1993 and performed with the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra at age nine.
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