Peter Donohoe, the pianist on this album, was born in Manchester, England in 1953 and is acclaimed for his musicianship, stylistic versatility, and commanding technique.
Instruments
The piano used for this recording is a C. Bechstein D282 Grand Piano.
Composer Biography
Mozart entered his Piano Sonata No.16 in C major, K.545, and the Adagio and Fugue in C minor, K.546, into his thematic catalogue on June 26, 1788.
Performer Biography
Peter Donohoe has appeared as a soloist with major orchestras worldwide, including the London Symphony, Berlin Philharmonic, and Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Performer Biography
Peter Donohoe has served as a jury member for prestigious international piano competitions, such as the International Tchaikovsky and Queen Elisabeth competitions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mozart often composed pragmatically, whether for commissions, educational purposes, or to publicize himself as a performer.
Recording & Production
This album, Volume 6 of Mozart's Piano Sonatas, was recorded at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on July 11-12, 2018.
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