Credits:

Eynde, Sofie Vanden

Description:

The fourth album on the OEHMS label by the piano duo "Anna & Ines Walachowski" is a collection of works by Richard Strauss and Schubert. The main work is Franz Lachner's Ninth Quartet (world premiere recording), which was also arranged by Strauss when he was young. Franz Lachner was a close friend of Schubert, and his style was strongly influenced by him. The Ninth Quartet is another beautiful work, full of extended, lyrical melodies. Strauss transfers the sound of the winds to the piano beautifully. Also included is Schubert's Fantasie. This is a dark and profound work from the composer's later years, and is a masterpiece that makes full use of the piano's resonance. The Wallachowski sisters have been playing together for almost 20 years. Naxos Japan