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5 days ago · For Orli Shaham the fascination with Mozart’s piano music began at an early age: this recording is the result of an exhilarating 40-year journey through the sonatas, getting to know them intimately, studying them deeply to appreciate their individual characters, and to understand the composer’s musical methods and motivations.
6 days ago · His vast catalogue of recordings includes the complete piano works of Rachmaninov and Chopin, the complete sonatas of Beethoven, Mozart ’s piano concertos as well as works by Scriabin, Prokofiev and Brahms. He’s worked with all the biggest names of the 20th century including conductors Georg Solti, Zubin Mehta and Bernard Haitink.
5 days ago · Bartolomeo Cristofori was born in 1655 in the city of Florence, Italy. ... from the delicate and intricate melodies of Mozart and Beethoven to the powerful and ...
2 days ago · The origin of the invention has caused much controversy, but it is now generally conceded that the inventor of this beautiful instrument was Bartolomeo Cristofori, a harpsichord maker of Florence and custodian of the musical instruments of Prince Ferdinand dei Medici; he had in 1709 made four pianofortes in Florence, where they were seen by ...
5 days ago · Bartolomeo Cristofori invented his pianoforte during Rameau’s lifetime, but I doubt Rameau paid it any attention. The French loved the harpsichord and were the last to discard it as the principal keyboard instrument.
5 days ago · Whether you’re interested in classical music, modern music, or just love the sound of a piano, there is something for everyone to enjoy. From the early days of Bartolomeo Cristofori to the latest digital pianos, the piano continues to captivate and inspire people of all ages. Piano Facts for Kids.
3 days ago · The piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori, an Italian instrument maker, in the early 18th century. Cristofori was inspired by the harpsichord, which was a popular instrument at the time, and he wanted to create an instrument that would allow players to control the volume of the sound they produced.
