Wolfgang Rihm's work on this album, 'Vermischt Traum', was his first completed composition after a serious health crisis, inspired by texts from Andreas Gryphius sent to him by Georg Nigl.
Interpretation
The recording uses two different keyboard instruments: a fortepiano for Schubert and Beethoven, and a modern Steinway piano for Wolfgang Rihm.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Baritone Georg Nigl views his art form not as a museum piece, but as a perpetual discourse, which influenced his decision to combine songs by Wolfgang Rihm with those of Schubert and Beethoven.
Performer Biography
Olga Pashchenko, the keyboardist on this album, is known for her versatility, performing works from Bach and Beethoven on historical instruments to Ligeti on contemporary piano.
Instruments
The fortepiano used for Schubert and Beethoven is a replica by Paul McNulty, modeled after a C. Graf instrument from 1819.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in February 2020 at Temple Manin, Paris.
Performer Biography
Georg Nigl, a celebrated baritone, has initiated the creation of works by several composers, including Pascal Dusapin, Mathias Pintscher, Olga Neuwirth, and Wolfgang Rihm.
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