This is not a historical recording; instead, the original interpretations by Alfred Reisenauer, a pianist, are heard on a modern Steinway piano, thanks to the Welte Mignon system.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Franz Liszt taught his students, including Alfred Reisenauer, that faithfulness to the text was less important than finding the artistic and emotional 'core' of a composition.
Recording & Production
The Welte Mignon system, invented in 1904 by the German firm M. Welte & Söhne, was a pioneering method to record and reproduce the subtleties of a pianist's performance using perforated paper rolls.
Performer Biography
Alfred Reisenauer, the pianist featured on this album, was one of Franz Liszt's students and remained with him for almost twelve years, longer than most other pupils.
Interpretation
Alfred Reisenauer's interpretations, as captured by the Welte Mignon system, often departed noticeably from the written score, particularly in the works of Franz Liszt.
Performer Biography
Alfred Reisenauer was a highly traveled pianist, performing over 2000 concerts in various countries, including Sweden, England, America, Russia, and even Asia Minor, China, and Siberia.
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