The recording uses an unequal temperament tuning system, with A set to 430 Hz.
Critical Reception
Kristian Bezuidenhout's previous recordings for harmonia mundi have received consistently positive reviews, including a Caecilia Prize and a Diapason d'Or Arte.
Performer Biography
Kristian Bezuidenhout, the fortepiano soloist, won first prize and the audience prize at the Bruges Fortepiano Competition at age 21.
Recording & Production
The fortepiano used in this recording was made by Paul McNulty in 2009, modeled after an 1805 Anton Walter & Sohn instrument, and belongs to Alexander Skeaping.
Performer Biography
Kristian Bezuidenhout studied early keyboards, including harpsichord with Arthur Haas and fortepiano with Malcolm Bilson, at the Eastman School of Music.
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