Louis Schwizgebel, the pianist on this album, gained international recognition in 2012 after winning 2nd prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded from April 1st to 3rd, 2013, at Radio Zürich, Studio 1, in Switzerland.
Performer Biography
Louis Schwizgebel has performed with many prestigious orchestras, including the Wiener Symphoniker and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, under renowned conductors like Charles Dutoit and Fabio Luisi.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "Poems," reflects that all works on the disc are musical transcriptions of poems, exploring themes like the fantastic, death, nature, and suffering.
Recording & Production
The album was produced in co-production with SRF 2 Kultur and is a 2013 release by Aparté, manufactured in Europe.
Instruments
Pianist Louis Schwizgebel performs on a Steinway D piano, tuned by Urs Bachmann, for this recording.
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