The Margulis Sordino Pedal, developed in collaboration with Steingraeber & Söhne, aims to re-introduce the original function of the sordino pedal into modern grand pianos.
Interpretation
Jura Margulis's approach to transcriptions and arrangements is rooted in the grand virtuoso tradition, where musicians would adapt and improvise on existing works.
Performer Biography
Jura Margulis, the pianist on this album, has won over a dozen prizes in international competitions, including the Busoni Competition in Italy and the Guardian Competition in Ireland.
Instruments
The album features the Margulis Sordino Pedal, an invention that Martha Argerich believes "may very well be the future of piano construction."
Instruments
Historically, the sordino pedal was widely present in pianos by 1800, with manufacturers like Graf (who made a piano for Beethoven) and Erard (who called it 'Celeste') incorporating it.
Instruments
The sordino pedal was even featured in the first Steinway grand piano of 1853, indicating its historical significance.
Recording & Production
The recording of Mussorgsky's "Night on Bald Mountain" features a unique element: Martha Argerich, the duo partner, requested an orchestral gong for a specific note, which Jura Margulis played himself.
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