Everything about franz liszt the album is just a little over the top tbilisiborn, kathia buniatishivili, whos now 24, began her career as a child prodigy debut at the tender age of six, and has more recently been awarded the bronze medal. Grimaud really projects the sense of onthespot improvisation in the pianos long introduction. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. Bachs works with transcriptions by ferruccio busoni, franz liszt, and sergei rachmaninov, which were all intended to update the music for the modern grand piano. Because grimaud s style is direct and robust, reminiscent of martha argerich, and the transcriptions. She dominated the orchestra with her majestic phrasings and captivating rhythms. Helene grimaud, vladimir jurowski 2009 ravel concerto in g major.
She is a poet at the piano who proves that the music of this composer travels gracefully through time. Bach s works with transcriptions by ferruccio busoni, franz liszt, and sergei rachmaninov, which were all intended to update the music for the modern grand piano. Deceptive cadence an environmental activist as well as a pianist, grimaud was motivated by composers fascination with water. I was fine with school and liked learning but i was troublesome about the process of learning and did it the way i liked to. The movement from the hazy postmodernism of john coriglianos fantasia on an ostinato for solo piano and the passionate romanticism of beethovens tempest sonata for solo piano, then on through the enlightenment ecstasy of beethovens choral fantasia for piano solo, orchestra, and chorus, and. The very best of helene grimaud by helene grimaud on. The french pianist, has been widely praised for her willingness to reinvent the music she plays. Her favored repertory has been brahms, beethoven, rachmaninov, schumann, and liszt, not the less muscular music of mozart which she didnt perform until she was 21 or record until 2010, poulenc, or chopin. Its grimauds first recording of bach but the pianist is returning to. The other fascinating thing about the music is that it travels better than any other, its universal by nature.
February 2, 2009 after a career built on romantics like rachmaninoff and chopin, pianist helene grimaud turns to the music of j. Bach silvestrov gluck schumann bartok mozart rachmaninov beethoven helene grimaud. Bringing together original keyboard works by the master with works by bach arranged transcribed for the piano by pianistcomposers of later generations. Exquisite playinga masterful interpretation of the brahms 1st piano concerto. Bach with a combination of reverence and playfulness. When i was a child my parents could sense that i was not really fulfilled, so they felt compelled to offer me a choice of activities. Helene grimaud presents her firstever bach recording.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Listen to helene grimaud soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 282 tracks. Bach is a bible with an infinity of interpretations, through which you can renew your relationship to music, to yourself and to the world. Helene grimaud a life of music and dancing with wolves video helene grimaud is considered to be quite unique and the most cerebral among todays generation of classical pianists. Helene grimaud born 7 november 1969 is a french classical pianist and the founder of the. Once again, charismatic helene grimaud presents an album with an individual concept. Bach transcribed brings together original keyboard works by the master with works by bach arranged transcribed for the piano by pianistcomposers of later generations. Helene grimaud, concert pianist and founder of the wolf conservation center white wolf. For me the essence of this music seems to be much more free of whatever vehicle might be conveying it. Johann sebastian bach, composer helene grimaud, piano, mainartist, associatedperformer sergey vasilyevich rachmaninov, arranger, work arranger matthias spindler, unknown, other stephan flock, producer, editor, recording engineer, recording producer, studiopersonnel jurgen. Fitting her reputation for interpreting the keyboard repertoire in a big way, helene grimaud presents her first recording of j. Bach, busoni chaconne in d minor bwv 1004 helene grimaud piano. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. This is the first time that helene grimaud has recorded bach a challenge for any musician.
My father came from a background of sephardic jews in africa, and my mothers ancestors were jewish berbers from corsica. The first cd comprises solo pieces, including selections from bachs welltempered c. On helene grimauds new album, water is a metaphor and motivation. Has released albums, the latest of which, bach, is out now on deutsche grammophon. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Listen to your favorite songs from the very best of helene grimaud by helene grimaud now. Grimauds withdrawal, i heard it twice, and on both occasions it had a. Busoni youtube bach, busoni chaconne in d minor bwv 1004 helene grimaud. Undoubtedly a multifaceted artist, the pianists passionate and thoughtful playing is highlighted in this new essentials compilation drawn from her awardwinning deutsche grammophon catalogue. Helene grimaud bach vs bach transcribed cd or download.
Johann sebastian bachsergei rachmaninov 18731943 violin partita in e, bwv1006 1720 prelude. You can download helene grimaud for free on our site flac quality save audio in 1 click wide choice of songs and albums enter the website right now. Starting february 3 go to npr online and listen to the entire album for free and watch a stunning video of her playing the bachbusoni transcription of the chaconne in d. Our journalism is free and open for all, but its made possible thanks to the support. Stream ad free or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making. Grimaud is the first classical artist to do a first listen.
Essentials 2020 or any other file from music category. Grimauds lush sound and sweeping interpretations drew comparisons to such pianists as martha argerich and. Stream tracks and playlists from helene grimaud on your desktop or mobile device. Low prices on helene grimaud discography of music albums at cd universe, with top rated service, helene grimaud songs, discography, biography, cover art pictures, sound samples, albums, etc. Helene grimaud s recordings have been critically acclaimed and awarded numerous accolades.
Interesting if flawed recitals from two piano virtuosas, a. Helene grimauds upcoming bach album available february 10 is featured on npr with an exclusive first listen. From bach to rachmaninov, mozart to chopin, helene grimauds own selection of highlights. Helene grimaud plays with intense thoughtfulness whether shes playing bach, or transcriptions by those who admired him. Because grimauds style is direct and robust, reminiscent of martha argerich, and the transcriptions.
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