This piece was recorded for her second album at deutsche grammophon. Helene grimauds recordings have been critically acclaimed and awarded numerous accolades. The italian violinist and conductor fabio biondi, notably famous for his rendition of the four seasons by vivaldi with his ensemble europa galante, is one of the musicians who actively spurns the idea of separating and compartmentalising music. The rachmaninov sonata is his 1931 revision with grimaud s restoration of sections of the 19 original. Grimaud s interpretation, then, is unusually personal, not just in its details but even in its vision of the work as a whole, and its very powerful like the chopin quite highstrung and very dramatic. She described family nationalities in a new york times interview with john rockwell. Her favored repertory has been brahms, beethoven, rachmaninov, schumann. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Check out perspectives by helene grimaud on amazon music. Shes wonderful but shes exhausting, and long before its over the listener finds out that shes not worth the energy. Helene grimaud chopin and rachmaninov interview deutsche grammophon.
Helene grimaud is a formidably talented artist with strong, sometimes willful interpretive ideas. Helene grimaud was born in aixen provence in the south of france in 1969. Chopin, rachmaninov helene grimaud release info allmusic. Listen to your favorite songs from chopin rachmaninov. Helene grimaud plays rachmaninov, chopin, brahms, etc. The discovery of this young exceptional piano talent was an experience that made my day. Listen to chopin rachmaninov subscribe here the best of classical music. On this disc coupling chopin s sonata in b flat minor with rachmaninov s sonata in b flat minor plus chopin s berceuse and barcarolle, grimaud demonstrates once. After listening through this cd once, i wondered how the composer of such sensuous music as the second and third concertos could have written such a dull sonata. On this cd helen grimaud chose a theme of death and transcendence wonderfully presented through the music of the two princes of piano. My father came from a background of sephardic jews in africa, and my mothers ancestors were jewish berbers from corsica. Helene grimaud chopin and rachmaninov trailer youtube.
Streaming and by permanent download to your computer and. The idea of a life story is often attached to chopins sonata no. Helene grimaud s recording of rachmaninoffs second sonata was the first recording of that piece which i owned. Helene grimaud chopin and rachmaninov interview youtube. Apr 27, 2011 watch and listen to helene grimaud playing the third movement of chopins piano sonata no. Helene grimaud is a pianist who defies feminine stereotypes. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Find album release information for chopin, rachmaninov helene grimaud on allmusic. Chopin, rachmaninov helene grimaud releases allmusic. Grimauds interpretation, then, is unusually personal, not just in its details but even in its vision of the work as a whole, and its very powerful like the chopin quite highstrung and very dramatic.
Jan 01, 2005 the discovery of this young exceptional piano talent was an experience that made my day. Piano sonatas by hlne grimaud from amazons classical music store. Jan 01, 2012 check out chopin rachmaninov by helene grimaud on amazon music. 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. Experience the music and browse the helene grimaud discography on dg. Her chopin sonata is incredibly brilliant and unbelievably sensual, but an emotional mess. The idea of a life story is often attached to chopin s sonata no. As in the chopin, grimaud s gorgeous tone and the clarity of her articulation help make this an outstanding performance. Chopin rachmaninov by helene grimaud on amazon music. Grimaud helene rachmaninoff, rachmaninoff sonata 2. Chopin, rachmaninov helene grimaud on allmusic 2012 helene grimaud is almost impossibly beautiful. Grimaud helene rachmaninoff, rachmaninoff sonata 2 barcarolle berceuse music.
Tutti gli album di helene grimaud disponibili in download e in audio ad alta risoluzione. Jul 08, 2010 chopin nocturne full length stefan askenase 1954 1954 duration. It features both extracts from monumental concertos by such titans as beethoven, brahms and bartok, and transcendent solo scores by bach, mozart and chopin. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. From bach to rachmaninov, mozart to chopin, helene grimauds own selection of highlights from her albums reflects her artistic journey through the pianos most famous solo and concerto repertoire in a series of interpretations that never fail to offer new perspectives on even the most familiar music. Her father was adopted as a child by a french family and he became a university tutor teaching languages. Andantino con moto in e major claude debussy, nocturne in e minor, op. Undoubtedly a multifaceted artist, the pianists passionate and thoughtful playing is highlighted in this new essentials compilation drawn from her awardwinning deutsche grammophon catalogue. 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, p. At the age of she was accepted by the paris conservatory where she won the first prize in piano in 1985. Piano is an instrument where development of technique does not necessarily create a gifted pianist. Helene grimaud plays liszts piano sonata in b minor for. Helene grimaud free download lossless, hires music. Credo by helene grimaud is one of the most effectively sequenced discs ever released.
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