The album, titled "Once Upon a Time," is inspired by three great stories from the world of ballet.
Interpretation
Esther Birringer's album features piano transcriptions of Russian ballets, presenting the challenge of projecting grand orchestral music onto the piano.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Sendesaal, Bremen, Germany, between August 20-23, 2020, with Martin Rust as both producer and engineer.
Performer Biography
Pianist Esther Birringer decided to include Mikhail Pletnev's piano transcription of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" on her debut album after playing it many times in concert.
Interpretation
When playing this music, Esther Birringer imagines the plotlines and combines the roles of interpreter, ballet dancer, orchestra, and stage set.
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