This 2020 recital pairs 20th-century modernists—Berg's twelve-tone fragments and Medtner's intricate romanticism—with Janáček's folk-touched modernism and Schubert's early piano works. Pianist Christiane Karajeva crafts a journey through Austrian and European keyboard music, bridging centuries of aesthetic concerns. The album reveals unexpected dialogue between these composers: shared chromaticism, interest in folk idiom, and emotional directness. Gramola's recording captures intimate piano work beautifully. Intellectually compelling yet emotionally engaging—ideal for listeners wanting contemporary classical without pretension.

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