For nearly 30 years, former pianist Stephen Paulello has been crafting exceptional pianos and inspiring countless musicians. Pianist Maria Perrotta discovered a grand piano by piano builder Stephen Paulello and says: "This recording is the result of my encounter with the Stephen Paulello Opus 102. From the very first notes, I was captivated by the sound of this piano. I had the wonderful feeling that I could shape the sound, immerse myself in it, and discover its fullness—so that its beauty and depth gradually unfolded beneath my fingers. With its full, transparent, and warm tone, the Stephen Paulello Opus 102 seemed to me the ideal instrument to express the essence of J. S. Bach's Art of Fugue."