Beethoven / Martinez-Anton Suspended Times CD

Winner of the "Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde Mosel-Eifel" Prize in Germany, pianist R?gulo Mart?nez-Ant?n has appeared in renowned venues throughout Europe and North and South America. A versatile and passionate performing artist, Mr. Mart?nez-Ant?n has proven himself to be one of the most intriguing Spanish pianists of his generation. He has presented solo recitals at the prestigious El Escorial Music Festival and a performance of Beethoven's "Emperor" Concerto with Maestro Michael Francis and the Andres Segovia Chamber Orchestra. He received a special invitation from El Sistema and it's founder Maestro Jos? Abreu to perform a recital in Caracas, Venezuela, commemorating the life of famed Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha. Mr. Mart?nez-Ant?n also gave the Canadian premiere of the music drama Chopin and the Nightingale, performing the leading role of Chopin at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. On the present release he presents a program of works by Beethoven, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Monpou, and Schumann.