Divine Art announces a special new multi-channel recording from Burkard Schliessmann: “Live and Encores”

German pianist Burkard Schliessmann has been receiving glowing accolades everywhere for his concert performances and recordings, for his virtuosity and also for his individual and highly-considered interpretation of the great music from the late Baroque and Romantic eras particularly. Following five previous albums all of which have been exceptionally well received, and a recording of Fantasies by Robert Schumann (being recorded in Berlin in June), he has just completed a new recording called ‘Live and Encores’ which offers the opportunity to present different interpretations in single take recordings of a wide range of repertoire. The double Album displays a variety of stylistic elements from Bach to Mendelssohn (whose early Romantic work was highly influenced by Bach) through the High Romanticism of Schumann to Chopin, whose single waltz here represents the pinnacle of Romantic pianism.

As well as exceptional performances we can expect phenomenal sound.  The recording was made on 3-5 April 2023 at the Fazioli Concert Hall in Sacile, Italy in 5-channel Dolby Atmos high-definition audio and will be offered in a range of digital formats as well as hybrid multichannel SACD.  The instrument used is a Fazioli F278 which Schliessmann has purchased. The recording was made ‘live’ in front of a specially invited audience and thanks to the amazing support of the Fazioli family will also be presented in concert in Venice in the near future.

Burkard Schliessmann is an official Steinway Artist and is regarded as one of the most influential pianists of the modern era. He has received numerous prizes and awards of

merits for his piano interpretations, as well as being an esteemed teacher, with classes all over the world, principally in the USA.  He is also a professional scuba diver and an Ambassador for “Protecting our Ocean Planet” – a program of Project AWARE Foundation.

Burkard Schliessmann: “Live and Encores“ (DDC 25755)

• Format (physical): Hybrid 5-channel SACD/Stereo CD (2 discs)
• Format (digital): Dolby Atmos surround sound;  Apple Digital Master; HD, SD and MP3 options
• Artist: Burkard Schliessmann (Fazioli F278)
• Producer/tonmeister: Matteo Costa
• Piano technician: Job Wijnands (Fazioli)

Burkard Schliessmann on Divine Art