The Bilder Duo - Grainger: Folk Inspired Piano Duo/ Duet

The essence of Grainger's music is most evident in his piano pieces, having taken ownership of traditional and popular influences and rejecting outdated conventions. Grainger's ingenious variation, textures and moods can be heard throughout, ranging from the fantastically popular Country Gardens to the elaborate fantasy on Porgy and Bess.Caroline Weichert was a prize-winner at the Busoni, German Chopin and Schubert competitions. She appears regularly with orchestras and in chamber work recitals, championing lesser known repertoire.Showing a particular interest in contemporary music, Clemens Rave has given a number of premi�re performances including works by Lachenmann, Denisov, Kondo and Lombardi.