This piece was recorded for her second album at deutsche grammophon. Grimaud brings together french piano favorites from satie and debussy with chopin, rachmaninov, and ukrainian composer valentin silvestrov, as well as a brandnew piano version of breathing light, one of grimaud s favorite pieces by frequent collaborator and fellow artist, nitin sawhney. Helene grimauds recordings have been critically acclaimed and awarded numerous accolades. Shes wonderful but shes exhausting, and long before its over the listener finds out that shes not worth the energy. Piano sonatas by hlne grimaud from amazons classical music store. Helene grimaud born 7 november 1969 is a french classical pianist and the founder of the. Check out perspectives 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. Chopin, rachmaninov helene grimaud releases allmusic. Helene grimaud was born in aixen provence in the south of france in 1969. It features both extracts from monumental concertos by such titans as beethoven, brahms and bartok, and transcendent solo scores by bach, mozart and chopin. Chopin rachmaninov by helene grimaud on amazon music.
Streaming and by permanent download to your computer and. As in the chopin, grimaud s gorgeous tone and the clarity of her articulation help make this an outstanding performance. Her father was adopted as a child by a french family and he became a university tutor teaching languages. On this cd helen grimaud chose a theme of death and transcendence wonderfully presented through the music of the two princes of piano. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. 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.
Jan 01, 2005 the discovery of this young exceptional piano talent was an experience that made my day. Helene grimaud chopin and rachmaninov trailer youtube. The discovery of this young exceptional piano talent was an experience that made my day. At the age of she was accepted by the paris conservatory where she won the first prize in piano in 1985. 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.
Helene grimaud is a formidably talented artist with strong, sometimes willful interpretive ideas. Grimaud helene rachmaninoff, rachmaninoff sonata 2 barcarolle berceuse music. The idea of a life story is often attached to chopins sonata no. Piano is an instrument where development of technique does not necessarily create a gifted pianist. Find album release information for chopin, rachmaninov helene grimaud on allmusic. Jan 23, 2020 helene grimaud was born in aixen provence in the south of france in 1969. Chopin, rachmaninov helene grimaud release info allmusic.
She studied with jacqueline courtin at the conservatory there and subsequently in marseille with pierre barbizet. Helene grimaud plays liszts piano sonata in b minor for. She described family nationalities in a new york times interview with john rockwell. Chopin, rachmaninov helene grimaud on allmusic 2012 helene grimaud is almost impossibly beautiful. Undoubtedly a multifaceted artist, the pianists passionate and thoughtful playing is highlighted in this new essentials compilation drawn from her awardwinning deutsche grammophon catalogue. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. The rachmaninov sonata is his 1931 revision with grimaud s restoration of sections of the 19 original. Credo by helene grimaud is one of the most effectively sequenced discs ever released. Listen to your favorite songs from chopin rachmaninov. Helene grimaud is a pianist who defies feminine stereotypes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Helene grimaud chopin and rachmaninov interview youtube. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. 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.
Helene grimaud s recording of rachmaninoffs second sonata was the first recording of that piece which i owned. Grimaud helene rachmaninoff, rachmaninoff sonata 2. Jul 08, 2010 chopin nocturne full length stefan askenase 1954 1954 duration. Helene grimaud applies her virtuoso strength and particular sense of expression to the second piano sonatas of chopin and rachmaninov in this 2005 recording. 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 culminating in. Experience the music and browse the helene grimaud discography on dg.
Listen to chopin rachmaninov subscribe here the best of classical music. The idea of a life story is often attached to chopin s sonata no. 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. 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. Jan 01, 2012 check out chopin rachmaninov by helene grimaud on amazon music. 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 favored repertory has been brahms, beethoven, rachmaninov, schumann. Andantino con moto in e major claude debussy, nocturne in e minor, op. Helene grimaud plays rachmaninov, chopin, brahms, etc. Her chopin sonata is incredibly brilliant and unbelievably sensual, but an emotional mess. Tutti gli album di helene grimaud disponibili in download e in audio ad alta risoluzione. 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. 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 interview deutsche grammophon.
Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from helene grimaud. Helene grimaud free download lossless, hires music. Apr 27, 2011 watch and listen to helene grimaud playing the third movement of chopins piano sonata no. The program closes with a pair of chopin s most affecting works, the berceuse and the barcarolle, both beautifully played.
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