Orli Shaham believes Mozart experimented with 'audience manipulation' in his sonatas, setting up expectations and then thwarting them.
Performer Biography
Pianist Orli Shaham's lifelong connection to Mozart began at age three, when she heard her eldest brother practice Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20.
Recording & Production
To ensure acoustic consistency, the sonatas were recorded at the same time of year (August) to maintain similar humidity levels in the wood-lined Mechanics Hall.
Interpretation
Pianist Orli Shaham takes all the repeats in Mozart's piano sonatas for her recording, believing it's a rare opportunity to record the complete cycle.
Recording & Production
The recording sessions for this album were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, requiring strict health protocols for the second year of recording.
Recording & Production
The complete Mozart piano sonata cycle was recorded over two sessions in August 2019 and August 2020 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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