Philippe Raskin, the pianist, is an eclectic musician who has performed as a soloist and chamber musician on all continents and has won many international competitions.
Album & Artwork
This album is dedicated to the memory of Gregor Piatigorsky, a great Ukrainian-American cellist and one of the most important instrumentalists of the 20th century.
Interpretation
The performer, Martin Rummel, chose to record these Russian works because he was not convinced by the interpretations of Mstislav Rostropovich, a renowned cellist, and his followers.
Performer Biography
Martin Rummel, the cellist on this album, describes himself as a 'Musician, cultural manager, academic, enjoying life,' with cello playing remaining his 'core business'.
Performer Biography
Martin Rummel believes that content is more important than packaging, stating that the next generation should focus on 'what and how music is made rather than on who plays where'.
Performer Biography
Philippe Raskin is the Artistic Director of the César Franck International Piano Competition (Belgium) and the International Music Festival Paris (France), and the Executive Director of the Piano Loop Festival (Croatia).
