Leoš Janáček, a composer featured on this album, was deeply influenced by memory, Moravian folk melodies, and the rhythm and inflections of Czech speech.
Composer Biography
Nimrod Borenstein, whose 'Reminiscences of Childhood' is featured on this album, is a Laureat of the Cziffra Foundation and an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music.
Composer Biography
Nimrod Borenstein's compositions are performed globally and are part of the repertoire of orchestras like the Philharmonia Orchestra and the BBC Philharmonic.
Composition History
Nimrod Borenstein's 'Reminiscences of Childhood' was premiered by Pascal Amoyel at the It's all about piano Festival in London on April 6, 2014.
Compositional Technique
Janáček's personal and experimental writing style, which renews the genre, often led to notation difficulties and frequent revisions, even of already published scores.
Performer Biography
Nadav Hertzka, the pianist on this album, made his orchestral debut at age 14 with the Haifa Symphony Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Nadav Hertzka has performed in major venues across the United States, Europe, and Asia, including Carnegie Weill Hall and Wigmore Hall.
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