Schubert's Impromptus, along with his Moments musicaux, initiated a highly influential trend of Romantic piano miniatures that inspired many prominent composers of the following era.
Composition History
Franz Schubert's Impromptus, Op. 90, were composed just one year before his death and belong to the last phase of his creative work, characterized by intensified reflection and concentration.
Composer Biography
Jean-Philippe Rameau, a French composer, initially struggled to find his life path, traveling with a theater troupe as a violinist and frequently changing residences and jobs.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the European Center Matecznik 'Mazowsze' in Otrębusy, Poland, from May 24-27, 2016.
Performer Biography
Kyu Yeon Kim, the pianist on this recording, has won numerous awards, including First Prize at the Gina Bachauer International Young Artists Piano Competition in 2001.
Compositional Technique
Rameau's harpsichord music, such as the Suite in A, often broke conventions by introducing pieces with dance character from outside the standard suite canon, sometimes with programmatic titles.
Historical Context
The harpsichord, an instrument popular since the Renaissance, was widely used as a home and travel instrument, and as harmonic support in Baroque orchestras.
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