Rudolf Serkin, the pianist on this album, started playing piano before he could remember, taught by his father who was a singer.
Recording & Production
Rudolf Serkin initially disliked the recording process, believing an interpretation's validity was only for that one performance, but he warmed to digital technology later in his career.
Recording & Production
Rudolf Serkin's partnership with Deutsche Grammophon, which began in 1981 and lasted until his death, yielded three major projects, including his Mozart piano concerto recordings.
Interpretation
Rudolf Serkin, the pianist on this album, was known for his 'literalist aesthetic' and his dedication to craft, believing that one cannot overemphasize technique if they truly love music.
Performer Biography
Rudolf Serkin's long association with violinist Adolf Busch brought him to international prominence, with Busch noting that Serkin played in a way that revealed the whole score.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Arnold Schoenberg, a composer who taught at Eugenie Schwarzwald's school, influenced Rudolf Serkin's ethical and institutional blueprint, teaching him total dedication and how to transform commitments into meaningful action.
Performer Biography
At nine years old, Rudolf Serkin, the pianist, went to Vienna to study with Richard Robert and befriended George Szell, who became a lifelong friend and colleague.
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