Ursula Oppens, one of the pianists on this album, is known for programming both traditional and contemporary works equally and has commissioned and premiered countless new compositions.
Performer Biography
Jerome Lowenthal made his debut with the New York Philharmonic in 1963, performing Bartók's Second Piano Concerto.
Performer Biography
Jerome Lowenthal, the other pianist, studied with notable figures like Olga Samaroff-Stokowski, William Kapell, Edward Steuermann, and Alfred Cortot, and was coached by Artur Rubinstein.
Recording & Production
The recording features Schoeps microphones, specifically the CMC-5 and CMC-6 models.
Recording & Production
The recording sessions took place in June 2009 at the American Academy of Arts and Letters in New York City.
Album & Artwork
The front cover artwork is a plaster sculpture titled 'The Prayer' by Auguste Privat, a French artist who lived from 1892 to 1969.
Recording & Production
This recording was made possible by the generosity of Brandon Fradd, the Musical Explorations Society, Peter Goodrich, and the Steinway company.
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