The recording producer, Marco Battistella, focused on creating clarity and natural depth and width using a single stereo microphone system.
Composer Biography
In Mannheim in 1777, Mozart became familiar with the 'Mannheim School' of composition and met the Weber family, later marrying Constanze Weber.
Interpretation
For Variation 11 of Mozart's Sonata K284, Jean Muller combined two historical versions—a simpler manuscript version and a highly embellished first edition—into his interpretation.
Performer Biography
Jean Muller has won over a dozen first prizes at international piano competitions, including the prestigious 'Concours Poulenc' in 2004.
Performer Biography
Jean Muller, the pianist on this recording, has performed the complete cycles of Beethoven's and Mozart's piano sonatas in concert.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mozart's sonatas on this album were likely composed for his own use, given their extensive virtuoso demands.
Composition History
The sonatas on this album were composed when Mozart was 18 or 19 years old, during his time in Munich for the production of his opera La finta giardiniera.
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