The album is dedicated to the memory of Helga Schiff-Riemann (1924-2004) and Heinrich Schiff (1952-2016), who had significant connections to the performers.
Interpretation
More than half of the pieces on this album are arrangements made by cellists, following a long-standing tradition.
Performer Biography
Pianist Stefan Stroissnig, born in 1985, studied with Oleg Maisenberg in Vienna and Ian Jones in London, and has performed on all five continents.
Recording & Production
The recording sessions for this album took place on two separate dates: December 4, 2012, and December 19, 2019, at Schloss Weinberg, Kefermarkt/Austria.
Performer Biography
Pianist Gerda Guttenberg, born in Salzburg, received her first piano lessons at age seven and was accepted into a masterclass at the Mozarteum Academy at age eleven.
Performer Biography
Cellist Martin Rummel describes himself as a "Musician, cultural manager, academic, enjoying life," with cello playing remaining his "core business."
Album & Artwork
This album, titled "Salut d'Amour," features 18 small pieces for cello and piano, with more than half of them being arrangements made by cellists.
