The album highlights connections between composers and poets: Beethoven worshipped Goethe, Pasternak often addressed Chopin in his poetry, and Abigail Parry wrote a poem specifically for Bartók.
Performer Biography
Olga Jegunova's first inspiration was her grandfather, Pavel Jegunov, who could play violin, sing, dance, and smile without knowing music theory, creating a natural artistic environment at home.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in Henry Wood Hall, London, across three dates in 2015, with Jonathan Stokes as the Recording Producer/Engineer.
Performer Biography
Olga Jegunova is a Steinway Artist and has performed at international festivals such as Edinburgh and Gstaad, and for HRH Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands.
Album & Artwork
This debut album, 'Poetic Sonatas' by pianist Olga Jegunova, attempts to merge music and poetry by including poetry from three different authors linked to the composers.
Interpretation
Pianist Olga Jegunova believes that a musician's most important task is to share, viewing these sonatas as treasures she is happy to share.
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