The album, titled "Unexpected America," aims to bring rarely performed repertoire from the Americas into the spotlight, offering fresh insights into lesser-known composers.
Interpretation
Frank Braley's deep understanding of North American music, particularly from his recordings of George Gershwin's piano works, informs his interpretations on this album.
Interpretation
The collaboration between the two artists, Oscar Bohórquez and Frank Braley, involved introducing each other to new repertoire, blending their experiences and approaches.
Interpretation
Oscar Bohórquez's personal experience with Latin American music, including his collaboration with Gustavo Beytelmann (a pianist for Astor Piazzolla), shaped his approach to the Latin American-inspired pieces on the album.
Performer Biography
Frank Braley, the French pianist on this album, won the First Grand Prize at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Competition in Belgium in 1991 at the age of 22.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded at the Stephen Paulello Studio in Villethierry, France, and features a Paulello grand piano, designed and built by Stephen Paulello himself.
Performer Biography
Oscar Bohórquez, the German violinist on this album, plays a rare 1729 Guarneri del Gesù violin.
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