Sven-David Sandström, a composer on this album, aimed to move away from traditional concerto form and surprise listeners with varied shorter 'pieces' that convey beauty, warmth, and intimacy.
Album & Artwork
This album features three Swedish piano concertos, two of which were commissioned for this recording, and one is an older, unfinished work completed by the performer.
Historical Context
Laura Netzel faced challenges as a female composer in Sweden, as it was not self-evident that she would be appreciated, especially since she did not restrict herself to smaller formats and had a preference for French music in a German-oriented musical establishment.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Andrea Tarrodi, a composer on this album, is known for writing music inspired by natural phenomena, with her Piano Concerto No.1, "Stellar Clouds," reflecting the explosions and stardust of 'cosmic nurseries'.
Composition History
Laura Netzel's Piano Concerto, her largest composition, was never performed in its entirety before this recording because it existed in several handwritten, incomplete versions with technical weaknesses.
Performer Biography
Peter Friis Johansson, the pianist on this recording, achieved his international breakthrough in 2014 by winning first prize and a gold medal at the Alaska International Piano-e-Competition.
Composer Biography
Laura Netzel, a composer featured on this album, was one of Sweden's most internationally recognized and frequently performed composers around the turn of the previous century, especially in Germany, Belgium, and France.
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