Fanny Mendelssohn and Felix Mendelssohn, the composers featured on this disc, both received the same first-class education as children.
Performer Biography
Pianist Joonas Ahonen's musical interests range from performing late 18th-century music on the fortepiano to premiering contemporary works, and he is a member of Klangforum Wien.
Interpretation
The Rödberg Trio aims to reflect the music of Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn as equals, through works written for the same chamber ensemble.
Instruments
The violin used in this recording is an Antonio Stradivarius 'ex-Berglund' from 1699, on loan from the Finnish Cultural Foundation.
Interpretation
The Rödberg Trio is especially thrilled to present a recording of these works on suitable instruments for the period, as there is not a surplus of such recordings.
Performer Biography
The Rödberg Trio, founded in 2010, specializes in performing Classical and Romantic works using period instruments.
Album & Artwork
The album omits traditional composer biographies to dedicate space to pianist Matleena Nyman's essay on women's role in music, reflecting current debates on equality in art music.
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