Schubert's music often presents a seemingly perfect world of blissful melodies on the surface, but beneath it, he reveals his inner life, hopes, fears, and struggles through his imagination and harmonic creativity.
Historical Context
During the Biedermeier period in Vienna, a significant amount of dance music was composed, and the middle classes began to replace the aristocracy as cultural patrons.
Performer Biography
Shani Diluka, the pianist on this album, grew up with both Western and Eastern cultures and is of Sri Lankan descent.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in September 2013 at the Maison de la musique de Nanterre, a venue with a concert hall and an auditorium.
Compositional Technique
Schubert often varied the waltzing sensation in his music by placing accents on the second or third crotchet, which should be understood as representing the physical weight of the dancer.
Performer Biography
Shani Diluka's recordings have received numerous awards, including 'Choc' du Monde de la Musique, RTL d'Or, and Gramophone Editor's Choice.
Historical Context
Franz Schubert was born in Vienna in 1797, a city that was undergoing significant changes after the Napoleonic Wars and the Congress of Vienna.
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