Julija Sadaunykaitė, the Lithuanian classical pianist on this album, is a Grand Prix laureate of the Malta Valletta International Piano Competition.
Composition History
Carl Vine's Piano Sonata No. 1, composed in 1990, was originally written for the Sydney Dance Company, influencing its energetic rhythms and dynamic contrasts.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Olivier Messiaen's Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant-Jésus reflects his deep religious faith, contemplating various aspects of human existence through recurring musical themes.
Compositional Technique
Messiaen's Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant-Jésus employs recurring musical themes like the 'Theme of God' and 'Theme of Mystical Love' to express profound ideas.
Composition History
Maurice Ravel composed Miroirs between 1904 and 1905 as a tribute to his fellow artists in Les Apaches, an innovative group of young artists, poets, critics, and musicians.
Recording & Production
This album, titled 'Première', marks Julija Sadaunykaitė's debut on disc.
Composer Biography
Robert Schumann's Piano Sonata No. 1 was originally published anonymously and dedicated to Clara, his future wife, by the fictional characters Florestan and Eusebius.
