Schubert was familiar with the newly invented kaleidoscope, which reached Vienna by 1818, and applied an 'imaginary mirror' to his scores in at least three later works to produce mirror images.
Performer Biography
Barry Douglas, the pianist on this recording, won the Gold Medal at the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow.
Instruments
The recording features a Steinway Model D (541 687) concert grand piano, provided by the CIT Cork School of Music.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded using 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which offers a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.
Performer Biography
Barry Douglas founded Camerata Ireland in 1999 to celebrate Irish musical talent and serves as its Artistic Director.
Composer Biography
Franz Schubert experienced a period of depression in early 1823 due to the onset of syphilis and its treatment, but a remission in 1825 allowed him to enjoy a holiday in the Austrian Alps.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Franz Liszt, a Hungarian composer and virtuoso pianist, greatly admired Schubert's music, praising both its 'magic' and 'superfine technique'.
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