Ludwig Berger's études include some of the earliest known compositions written specifically for the left hand alone.
Composer Biography
Ludwig Berger, a German composer, is now mainly remembered as the teacher of Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, despite being a well-known composer and pianist in his time.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Hélène de Montgeroult, a French composer and teacher, emphasized the importance of a "singing phrase" that must always dominate the accompaniment in piano playing.
Composer Biography
Johann Baptist Cramer, a pianist and composer, is primarily remembered today for his studies, despite having composed nine piano concertos, over 100 sonatas, and chamber music.
Performer Biography
Anna Petrova-Forster, the pianist on this album, has a passion for rediscovering and recording works by lesser-known composers from the past.
Historical Context
The word "étude" (meaning "studio" in Italian) began appearing in music literature around the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Composition History
Antoine Reicha, a Prague-born, Paris-based composer, is recognized as the first to write a piano étude, with his Op. 30 set published in 1801.
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