The performers, Ulf Schneider (violin) and Stephan Imorde (piano), use modern instruments like a Steinway grand piano and a modern violin, while being informed by historical performance practices.
Performer Biography
Ulf Schneider and Stephan Imorde have collaborated with prominent actors like Fritzi Haberlandt for programs that combine literature and music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mozart's violin sonatas contain a wide range of human emotions, from joy to profound sadness, and often feature characters from Commedia dell'arte and love scenes in an 'amoroso' style.
Composer Biography
Mozart's violin sonatas, which he wrote from age seven in 1763 until 1788, were considered "piano sonatas with violin accompaniment" at the time.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Hélas, j'ai perdu mon amant" (Alas, I have lost my beloved), refers to the Variations K. 360 and the biographical narrative traced throughout the program.
Performer Biography
The duo of Ulf Schneider and Stephan Imorde has been performing together for over 20 years, captivating audiences with their virtuosity and interpretive ideas.
