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Romantic Piano, Vol. 2 (Live)

6/25/2021, 12 Tracks, 1:03:43

Featuring

  • Franz Vorraber
  • Christoph Soldan
  • Rolf Plagge
  • Lilya Zilberstein
  • Magdalena Müllerperth
  • Wolfgang Manz
  • Silesian Chamber Orchestra
  • Cappella Istropolitana
  • Castle Concerts Orchestra
  • Silesian Chamber Soloists
  • Duo Reine Elisabeth
  • Franz Schubert
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  • Robert Schumann
  • Johannes Brahms
  • Joseph Haydn

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Composition History

Brahms's Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 5, written in 1853, was the last work the 20-year-old composer submitted to Robert Schumann for commentary.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 26, K. 537, is known as the 'Coronation Concerto' because he played it at the coronation of Leopold II as Holy Roman Emperor in 1790.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

The recordings on this album were made live at Maulbronn Monastery and Bad Homburg Castle.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Brahms's 8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76, marked his return to solo piano compositions after a long break, showing the influence of Robert Schumann and Frédéric Chopin.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Robert Schumann's Carnaval, Op. 9, was inspired by a collection of novellas by E.T.A. Hoffmann and features characters representing Schumann's dual personality: Florestan and Eusebius.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Mozart's piano concertos, including K. 453, were written during a period (1782-1786) when he was one of Vienna's most sought-after pianists, performing and teaching extensively.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

The album aims to capture outstanding live performances and concerts, recording them in direct 2-Track Stereo digital.

Source: Booklet

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