The Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin (Radio Symphony Orchestra Berlin) dates back to the first days of music broadcasting on German radio in October 1923.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Funkhaus Nalepastraße Berlin, Germany, in October 2015.
Performer Biography
Denis Kozhukhin, the pianist on this recording, won First Prize in the 2010 Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels at the age of 23.
Performer Biography
Vassily Sinaisky, the conductor, won the Gold Medal at the prestigious Karajan Competition in Berlin in 1973, launching his international career.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Both Tchaikovsky and Grieg were inspired by the folk music of their respective countries, which is audible in these works.
Performer Biography
Denis Kozhukhin, the pianist, received his diploma personally from the Queen of Spain and was named best student in his year at the Reina Sofía School of Music.
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