The rivalry between composer-pianists Franz Liszt and Sigismund Thalberg profoundly influenced the development of pianistic technique and texture.
Album & Artwork
The cover image for this album is "The Penitent Magdalen" (1641) by José de Ribera.
Performer Biography
Andrew Wright, the pianist on this album, believes much conventional repertoire is over-exposed and has made a detailed study of lesser-known composers from 19th and early 20th-century pianistic history.
Composer Biography
Franz Liszt and Sigismund Thalberg were the most significant contributors to operatic transcriptions, writing over a hundred such pieces between them.
Historical Context
In the mid-19th century, operatic transcriptions and paraphrases were very prominent in musical life, serving as a way to hear familiar operatic themes without visiting the opera house and providing material for pianists.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Caird Hall, Dundee, Scotland, on April 11 and 12, 2016.
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