Moments in Life: Works by Vivaldi, Rachmaninoff, Schumann & Kurtág

Featuring

Sebastian Fritsch
Lisa Neßling
Olga Watts
Oliver Triendl
Antonio Vivaldi
György Kurtág

Robert Schumann
Sergei Rachmaninoff

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Album & Artwork

The album title 'Moments in Life' was chosen because the works are linked to phases of the composers' lives and represent artistic expressions of certain life moments.

Recording & Production

This album is a co-production with Deutscher Musikrat Projekt gGmbH and Deutschlandradio, recorded at Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Berlin-Dahlem, Germany.

Performer Biography

Oliver Triendl, the pianist, has a discography of over 100 recordings, showcasing his dedication to neglected Classical and Romantic repertoire, as well as New Music.

Performer Biography

Sebastian Fritsch, the cellist, won First Prize and the Audience Prize at the German Music Competition in 2019, among other national and international awards.

Performer Biography

Olga Watts, the harpsichordist, was described by the Süddeutsche Zeitung as a 'grandiose Early Music specialist' and has over 20 CD productions.

Historical Context

The German Music Competition (Deutscher Musikwettbewerb-DMW) is a national competition for young musicians, established in 1975, and provides extensive support beyond monetary awards.