Alice Sara Ott chose to pair Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition with Schubert's lesser-known Piano Sonata in D major, D 850, on this album.
Compositional Technique
Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition uses harmonies that were not common at the time of its composition, while Schubert's Piano Sonata in D major, D 850, features rhythms that reappeared much later in music history.
Interpretation
Alice Sara Ott views music as the only language that brings people together and allows for complete understanding, especially as she feels she cannot fully express herself verbally.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Both Mussorgsky and Schubert, despite their different styles and circumstances, are considered by Alice Sara Ott to be composers who looked towards the future and eternity, rather than strictly adhering to the rules of their time.
Performer Biography
Alice Sara Ott, the pianist on this recording, grew up in two cultures, with a Japanese mother and a German father.
Recording & Production
This album is a live recording of Alice Sara Ott's performance at the Mariinsky Theatre Concert Hall in St. Petersburg in July 2012.
You might also enjoy...
Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 18 - Brahms: 8 Piano Pieces
Schubert: Works for Solo Piano, Vol. 7
Schubert: Works for Solo Piano, Vol. 3
Schubert: Klavierwerke, Vol. 3
Schubert & Kurtág
Wigmore Hall Live - Jonathan Biss
Schubert: Solo Piano Works
Schubert: Works for Solo Piano, Vol. 5
Schubert + Schoenberg
Radu Lupu - Complete Decca Solo Recordings
Schubert, F.: Piano Sonatas Nos. 4 and 18 / Lachenmann, H.: 5 Variations On A Theme of Franz Schubert / Guero
