Paolo Giacometti, the pianist on this album, has lived in the Netherlands since his first year and won the first prize at the Steinway Competition in the Netherlands in 1987.
Performer Biography
The Arnhem Philharmonic Orchestra, also known as Het Gelders Orkest, was founded in 1889 by bandmaster Jan Albert Kwast.
Recording & Production
In 1998, CDs by the Arnhem Philharmonic Orchestra featuring works by Markevich were nominated for a Grammy Award.
Historical Context
The Arnhem Philharmonic Orchestra was officially recognized as an important cultural organ within the province of Gelderland in 1949, leading to its new name Het Gelders Orkest.
Performer Biography
Paolo Giacometti received an Edison Award for best Dutch performing artist in May 2001.
Performer Biography
Michel Tilkin, the conductor, was formerly the first trombonist with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and worked under conductors like Valery Gergiev.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Pianist Paolo Giacometti notes that both Schumann's and Dvořák's concertos on this album are creations of a 'still-youthful romanticism, a romanticism without a trace of decadence, full of hope, strength, and moving sincerity.'
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