Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata was likely composed at the request of Vincenz Schuster, the first arpeggione virtuoso, to showcase the instrument's capabilities.
Instruments
The arpeggione, for which Schubert composed a sonata, was patented in 1823 by Johann Georg Stauffer, a significant Viennese luthier.
Instruments
The arpeggione combined features of both the guitar and the cello, having six strings and frets like a guitar but played with a bow between the knees like a cello.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the TAP - Théâtre Auditorium de Poitiers, a venue whose auditorium is recognized for having one of the finest acoustics in Europe.
Composition History
Franz Schubert composed his Sonata in A minor D. 821 specifically for the arpeggione, a stringed instrument with a short-lived existence.
Performer Biography
Pianist Claire-Marie Le Guay, a prizewinner at international competitions and the Victoires de la Musique, has performed with prestigious orchestras and conductors worldwide.
Performer Biography
Cellist François Salque has won numerous international awards, including ten first prizes, and has performed in over seventy countries.
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