Most of the album's tracks (1-13) were recorded in December 2015 at the Lisztzentrum Raiding, Austria, by Robert Harder.
Instruments
The piano used for tracks 1-13 of this recording is a Steinway D.
Performer Biography
Anna Zassimova is closely associated with the rediscovery of the Russo-French composer Georges Catoire, having written a book about him and made recordings of his works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album aims to present a vibrant musical snapshot of the exciting fin-de-siècle period in Europe, showcasing works connected by a shared sentiment of extreme intensity and exquisite beauty.
Performer Biography
Anna Zassimova, the pianist, is also a doctor of musicology and an art historian, and she teaches at the University of Music in Karlsruhe.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, 'Sonata-Reminiscenza', is inspired by Nikolay Medtner's work of the same name, which is the second-longest piece on this recording.
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