The grand piano used for this recording is an 1898 Steinway & Sons Model B, manufactured in Hamburg, which has remained in pristine condition for almost a century.
Composer Biography
Manuel de Falla, a Spanish composer and pianist, had his worldwide reputation established by Diaghilev's 1919 London production of 'The Three-Cornered Hat'.
Instruments
The 1898 Steinway piano, owned by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music, had its unwound strings changed in the 1980s and was French polished in 1992, but otherwise has no replaced parts.
Composer Biography
Enrique Granados, a Spanish composer and pianist, died prematurely when the liner Sussex was torpedoed during World War I.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Chopin, a major figure in piano encores, developed the musical qualities of the piano to achieve a singing quality not previously heard, preferring a lighter touch over the vigorous style of Beethoven and Liszt.
Recording & Production
The repertoire for this recording was largely chosen to suit the unique qualities of an 1898 Steinway grand piano, aiming to evoke an enchanting atmosphere from a bygone era.
Performer Biography
Roland Pöntinen, the pianist on this recording, made his debut with the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra at age 17 and has appeared on 33 other BIS records.
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