Marina Samson-Primachenko, the pianist, not only performs internationally but also teaches at the 'Schola Cantorum' in Paris and gives master-classes across Europe.
Composer Biography
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the composer of these sonatas, was an excellent pianist with a perfect command of the instrument, understanding its expressive and technical potential.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in January 2018 at St. Laurentius Church in Prague, with Jaroslav Krček as music director and Karel Soukeník as sound engineer.
Composition History
The sonatas on this album span Mozart's career, with Sonata No. 3, KV 281 being his third piano sonata and Sonata No. 18, KV 576 being his last for solo piano.
Performer Biography
Beyond classical repertoire, Marina Samson-Primachenko promotes lesser-known composers like Fanny Mendelssohn, Martinů, Medtner, Weinberg, and Boris Pasternak, using original manuscripts for the latter.
Performer Biography
Marina Samson-Primachenko, the pianist on this album, began playing piano at age three and made her public debut at four, studying with noted Russian teacher Elena Gougel.
Performer Biography
At fourteen, Marina Samson-Primachenko won First Prize at the 'St. Petersburg Young Virtuoso Competition,' performing Rachmaninov's First Piano Concerto.
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