Bart Van Oort, an accomplished classical pianist and renowned fortepianist, is a prominent figure in the realm of classical music, particularly celebrated for his masterful interpretations of 18th and early 19th-century repertoire. A distinguished Mozartean, Van Oort has dedicated much of his career to performing and recording the complete works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, an achievement that has solidified his reputation as a premier interpreter of the composer's oeuvre. His extensive discography includes the critically acclaimed "Mozart: Complete Piano Variations," "Mozart: Complete Lieder Songs," and "Mozart: Complete Piano Sonatas," showcasing his expertise on both modern and period instruments.

Known for his dedication to historically informed performance, Van Oort has also ventured into the less-charted territories of early Romantic music, offering listeners a chance to experience the historical soundscapes of composers such as Jan Ladislav Dussek and Johann Nepomuk Hummel, with comprehensive collections like "Dussek: Complete Piano Sonatas" and "Hummel: Sonatas & Variations." His project "Chopin: His Contemporaries and His Instruments" reflects a broader interest in contextualizing Chopin within his time, providing insights into the musical influences that shaped Chopin's work. Van Oort's "Nocturnes from 19th Century Russia, Vol. 1" and "French Nocturnes" reveal a penchant for unearthing and breathing new life into the Romantic nocturne genre, further establishing Bart Van Oort as a vital force in the classical music world, both as a guardian of tradition and as an innovator in historical performance practice.

Genres

Classical Piano

Dutch Classical Piano

Historical Keyboard

Latest Release

Dussek: Complete Sonatas & Sonatinas

Ursula Dütschler•

Bart Van Oort•

Viviana Sofronitsky•

Alexei Lubimov•

Wolfgang Brunner

Album - 103 Tracks - Released February 28, 2024