Credits:

Alexei Lubimov, Olga Pashchenko

Description:

Although Alexei Lyubimov is a successor to the orthodox Russian piano tradition, having studied under Heinrich Neuhaus and Lev Naumov, he developed an interest in period instruments early on while still in the former Soviet Union, After establishing himself as a harpsichordist, he actively toured Western countries following the end of the Cold War, seeking out the ideal fortepianothe very instrument known to the composers whose works he loves to performas a master of his craft. In the world of the fortepiano, he is also famous for having nurtured many outstanding studentsmuch like a mentorfrom his bases in Russia, the Netherlands, and France. Now, from among his students, Olga Pasichenkowho has burst onto the scene and is currently one of the most rapidly rising and highly acclaimed fortepiano players in Europejoins him for this ideal collaborative album!J-L. Ducek (not to be