Among the most popular pieces in the collection are chopin s delightful minute waltz dflat major, op. To change your preferred language, please choose a language using the dropdown. Although for many pianophiles this music will probably always belong to dinu lipatti, as recorded in 1950 shortly before his untimely death, tharaud emerges as a genuine contender here, his playing a model of elegance, clarity, and carefully nuanced touch at. Visit an apple store, call 1800myapple, or find a reseller. Mar 06, 2010 alexandre tharauds chopin compilation is a cut above, writes nicholas kenyon. Its like being alone at versailles, opening the doors and entering those huge, imposing rooms, says alexandre tharaud of rameaus prelude, the opening to his album versailles. Integrale des valses 2006 you may also like see all. His grandfather was a violinist in paris in the 1920s and 1930s. In 2012, he was featured on the soundtrack for the academy awardwinning film amour, performing the works of bach, beethoven, and schubert. Mompou alexandre tharaud by chopin, frederic, mompou, federico on cd.
Tharaud plays rachmaninov with tharaud, alexandre, devieilhe, sabine on cd. Alexandre tharaud listen to alexandre tharaud on deezer. The french spirit of pianist alexandre tharaud the piano is an extension of my voice, of my body, of my heart alexandre tharaud over the last decade, there have been few pianists more visible than alexandre tharaud. In a career spanning 25 years, alexandre tharaud has become a unique. Lully, rameau, charpentier and francois couperin stand beside lesserknown masters. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Tharaud is known for his extremely deep repertoire, and it can be daunting to locate these recordings among his myriad releases, so this compilation is a boon for. Completed during chopin and george sands turbulent winter together in majorca, in 18389, they are brief, intensely concentrated and inspired works, each with a vivid character.
Alexandre tharauds chopin recordings, notably the 24 preludes, have already established him as a leading interpreter of the composer, and this extremely personal recital more than adds to that impression. Alexandre tharaud born 9 december 1968 is a french pianist. As a soloist, alexandre tharaud has appeared with the symphonieorchester d read more. The pianist is alexandre tharaud, a fellow alumnus of the paris conservatoire albeit separated by many decades. Converted to black and white tif files, deskewed, resampled to 600dpi, and set uniform margins. Over the course of his career he has made critically acclaimed recordings of rameau, scarlatti, bachs goldberg variations and italian concerto, chopin s 24 preludes, and ravels complete piano works. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Incidentally, the steinway grand tharaud uses for these sessions conveys a vibrant, slightly twangy and characterful sound, ideally captured in warm, ample, and closely detailed. Tharaud is heralded for his brilliantly conceived programs and bestselling recordings that range from bach, chopin, rameau, and ravel, to recordings inspired by paris cabaret music of the 1920s. The ny times said alexandre tharaud imbued the opening of beethovens sonata no. Alexandre tharaud steinway piano conceiving the 24 preludes as an uninterrupted whole, and complementing them with some alltoorare mompou miniatures, alexandre tharaud has recorded a breathtaking disc. Tharaud storms the gates of rachmaninovs blockbuster second piano concerto in this exceptionally riveting interpretation. Journal intime, it is the predominance of somber minor key works placed side by side with very little majorkey sunlight interspersed to alleviate the gloom. Chopins 24 preludes have always been high on the agenda for pianists.
Alexandre tharaud pays tribute to composers associated with the courts of the french kings louis xiv, xv and xvi. Frederic was the only boy of four children born to nicholas chopin, a professor of french. French star pianist alexandre tharaud takes on the blockbuster rach 2 concerto in a thrilling performance with the royal liverpool philharmonic orchestra and russian maestro alexander vedernikov. If one characteristic stands out on alexandre tharaud s chopin. The iconic examples of such works are those of johann sebastian bach appearing in his the welltempered clavier, much of which was composed in. Alexandre tharauds recorded catalogue is large and eclectic, but this is the first time he has devoted an entire album to russian repertoire specifically to the music of sergei rachmaninov. A gorgeous reading of mompous miniature based on prelude no.
With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists. In a crowded field, the intelligent french pianist alexandre tharaud stands out. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Bach and scarlatti, through mozart, beethoven, schubert, chopin, brahms, and.
Two years after his cd devoted to the waltzes, alexandre tharaud returns to chopin, the composer he has played most often and who has never failed to move him deeply. He is active on the concert stage and has released a large and diverse discography. His extraordinary discography of over 25 solo albums, most of which received major awards from the music press, features repertoire ranging from couperin, bach and scarlatti, through mozart, beethoven, schubert. The last concertos freiburger barockorchester, andreas staier. Alexandre tharaud s moderne is a sixcd box set, consisting of works by claude debussy, erik satie, maurice ravel, francis poulenc, and other 20th century composers, which he recorded for harmonia mundi between 1996 and 2008. Chopin journal intime by alexandre tharaud on amazon music. Mompou, alexandre tharaud released march 11, 2008 harmonia mundi hmc 901982. Tharaud thus appeared as a child in theatres around northern france, where the family spent many weekends. Pianist alexandre tharaud conveys deeply felt affinities for the chopin preludes, which are considered the most perfect examples of the romantic lyrical miniature. This disc of the preludes follows an earlier one devoted to. Under the baton of alexander vedernikov, the rach 2 takes on a darkly romantic dimension, as the piano and strings taunt, seduce, and ultimately complete each other. When theyre played in concert its as display pieces. He has something to say in this music, in a crowded field, the intelligent french pianist alexandre tharaud stands out. Alexandre tharaud explores a huge emotional range in his.
Valses alexandre tharaud on allmusic 2006 very lovely yet quite insipid, french pianist. Strange that the cover of the product see scan announces only the preludes casual browsers will surely not even pick it up for fear of being duped. He has something to say in this music, and in an engrossing washington performing arts recital on tuesday night at the kennedy centers terrace theater, tharaud offered a set of. Frederic chopin, alexandre tharaud chopin valses waltzes. Recognized on the international stage as an artist of unique vision and originality, mr. In a career spanning 25 years, alexandre tharaud has become a unique figure in the classical music world and a key exponent of french pianism. Alexandre tharaud plays all 19 waltzes, including the 5 posthumous ones, arranged in a sequence that lends a logical ebb and flow along the course of an hour devoted to works composed throughout chopin s lifetime. Tharaud, alexandre, chopin, frederic journal intime. Chopin wrote them between 1835 and 1839, partly at valldemossa, majorca, where he spent the winter of 183839 and where he had fled with george sand and her children to escape the damp paris weather.
Notes publication date from hofmeisters verzeichnis. Versailles by alexandre tharaud an artist able to make the rhythmic essence and inward intensity of the baroque feel vibrantly alive on a modern piano. Considering how popular some of them are, its startling to find oneself in agreement with alexandre tharaud s rationale for devoting his first chopin disc entirely to the waltzes. He has the vitality and poetic lift of the finest chopin pianists, such as vlado perlemuter, which this recital is dedicated to. Alexandre tharaud music, videos, stats, and photos. Cd 1 complete edition vol 6 cd1 01 prelude op 28 no 1 in c agitato 02 prelude op 28 no 2 in a lento 03 prelude op 28 no 3 in g vivace 04 prelude op 28 no 4 in e largo.
Chopin preludes alexandre tharaud steinway piano conceiving the 24 preludes as an uninterrupted whole, and complementing them with some alltoorare mompou miniatures, alexandre tharaud has recorded a breathtaking disc. Already established as one of todays most individual and thoughtful pianists, alexandre tharaud makes his debut on virgin classics with this collection of pieces by chopin, journal intime private diary. With his first chopin recording, the young french pianist alexandre tharaud makes a bold choice by selecting the composers 19 waltzes. This disc of the preludes follows an earlier one devoted to the waltzes and certainly his performances. Alexandre tharaud listen on deezer music streaming. The best chopin study music and relaxing instrumental piano song with soothing rain sounds. Nov 23, 2009 listen to your favorite songs from chopin journal intime by alexandre tharaud now. His extraordinary discography of over 25 solo albums, most of which received major awards from the music press, features repertoire ranging from couperin. Alexandre tharaud performing, with a score, at le poisson rouge. Preludes alexandre tharaud on allmusic 2008 french pianist alexandre.
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Provided to youtube by eratowarner classics pierre prelude arr. Rachmaninovs virtuosity really appeals to young pianists. Played straight through as an integrated cycle, tharaud s interpretation is hot blooded and passionate. I was still quite young when i first played this concerto explains tharaud. Alexandre tharaud records beethoven for the first time. French pianist alexandre tharaud s 2006 recording of chopin s waltzes seemed a bit wan, but it would be very difficult to say the same of his 2008 recording of chopin s preludes.
Conceiving the 24 preludes as an uninterrupted whole, and complementing them with some alltoorare mompou miniatures, alexandre tharaud has recorded a breathtaking disc even though, like most strong personalities, it wont be to every listeners taste. Alexandre tharaud has not only distinguished himself as one of frances leading pianists but has made a name for himself on the international stage as an artist of unique vision and originality, heralded for his brilliantlyconceived programs and bestselling recordings that range from bach, chopin, rameau, and ravel to music inspired by paris cabaret of the 1920s. Alexandre tharaud has distinguished himself as one of frances leading pianists. A generous disc in terms of playing time, and a useful coupling of two major forms that chopin, in effect, made his own.
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