Ana-Marija Markovina has performed as a soloist with orchestras and at major festivals across Europe, Japan, and the United States, including a debut at Vienna's Musikverein in 2008.
Composer Biography
Anton Urspruch dedicated his Piano Concerto to his teacher, Joachim Raff.
Composer Biography
Anton Urspruch enjoyed a close friendship and received significant support from Franz Liszt, who admired his compositions and piano playing.
Composer Biography
Anton Urspruch, a composer, pianist, and conductor, was a faculty member at Dr. Hoch's Konservatorium at the same time Clara Schumann was teaching there.
Composer Biography
Anton Urspruch was a student of Joachim Raff, who was the director of Dr. Hoch's Konservatorium.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Anton Urspruch, a Protestant, was deeply interested in Gregorian chant, corresponding with Benedictine church musicians and even having a private audience with Pope Pius X.
Performer Biography
Ana-Marija Markovina, the pianist on this album, studied with notable teachers including Vitaly Margulis, Anatol Ugorski, Rolf-Dieter Arens, and Paul Badura-Skoda.
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