This album was recorded in April 2014 at the European Center Matecznik 'Mazowsze' in Otrębusy.
Performer Biography
Andrejs Osokins, the pianist on this album, is a London-based Latvian pianist who has won awards at prestigious competitions including the Leeds, Rubinstein, and Queen Elisabeth competitions.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "Dedication," reflects the practice of composers dedicating their works, a key aspect of Romantic-era music.
Critical Reception
Franz Liszt's Sonata in B minor, S. 178, was not initially valued by critics like Eduard Hanslick or performers such as Clara Schumann and Anton Rubinstein.
Composer Biography
Robert Schumann dedicated his Fantasy in C major, Op. 17, to Franz Liszt because Liszt's generous donation helped fund a monument to Ludwig van Beethoven.
Performer Biography
Andrejs Osokins has performed with renowned orchestras such as the Orchestre National de Belgique and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and in venues like the Berliner Philharmonie and Wigmore Hall.
Composition History
Robert Schumann's Fantasy in C major, Op. 17, was originally intended to be titled "Obol on Beethoven's Monument: Ruins, Trophies, Palm Trees."
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