This album features a digitally remastered recording from the original SWR tapes of a 1960 piano recital by Samson François.
Performer Biography
Samson François, the pianist, studied with legendary teachers Alfred Cortot and Nadia Boulanger in the Paris music scene.
Performer Biography
Samson François, the pianist, was initially promoted by Pietro Mascagni, an Italian composer, who helped him secure Yvonne Lefébure as his teacher.
Interpretation
Samson François, the pianist, did not adhere to newer trends in interpretation that emphasized faithfulness to the score, instead favoring the style of great virtuosos like his mentor Alfred Cortot.
Performer Biography
Samson François, the pianist on this album, was born in Frankfurt am Main in 1924 while his artist parents were there for a guest performance.
Recording & Production
The producers accepted some flaws in the piano's intonation due to the historical nature of this 1960 recording, prioritizing its impressive artistic quality.
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