Nicolas Horvath - Jaan R��ts: Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol. 1

Jaan R��ts has written prolifically for the piano and his ten sonatas, spanning half a century, reveal his sophisticated control of expressive gestures. The composer himself has said: 'I don�t like rigid systems. I like absorbing musical material, filtering it, emotionally developing it as needed. Using it as a springboard for my imagination� ' Nicolas Horvath has developed a strong working relationship with Jaan R��ts, and has performed R��ts� works on behalf of the Estonian government on several occasions, such as the World Expo in Milan in 2015. More concert engagements have been planned for this year, being Jaan R��ts� 85th birthday, and the composer is also currently composing a piano sonata to be dedicated to Nicolas.