Alexandre Kantorow -Rhapsodien für Klavier -BIS SACD+CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. "Rhapsodie h-moll op. 79 Nr. 1"
Sonate für Klavier Nr. 2 fis-moll op. 2

02. "1. Allegro non troppo, ma energico"

03. "2. Andante con espressione"

04. "3. Scherzo: Allegro - Trio: Poco pi? moderato"

05. "4. Finale: Sostenuto - Allegro non troppo e rubato"

06. "Rhapsodie op. 1"

07. "Ungarische Rhapsodie für Klavier Nr. 11 a-moll"

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In 2019, at the age of 22, Alexandre Kantorow became the first French pianist to win the prestigious Tchaikovsky Competition. But already before then he had released three acclaimed discs, awarded distinctions such as Diapason d'or de l'AnneÌe and Gramophone's Editor's Choice and earning Kantorow descriptions ranging from 'Liszt reincarnated' to 'a firebreathing virtuoso with a poetic charm and innate stylistic mastery'. The present recital, his first release since the Tchaikovsky Competition, offers plenty of scope for virtuosity, poetry and charm, always filtered through an acute stylistic consciousness. The programme is constructed around three rhapsodies, a genre whose improvisatory character corresponds perfectly with the spirit of Romanticism but here interpreted by three highly distinct artistic temperaments: Franz Liszt, Johannes Brahms and BeÌla BartoÌk. -

In 2019, at the age of 22, Alexandre Kantorow became the first French pianist to win the prestigious Tchaikovsky Competition. Before then he had released three acclaimed albums, awarded distinctions such as Diapason d'or de l'Année and Gramophone's Editor's Choice and earning Kantorow descriptions ranging from 'Liszt reincarnated' to 'a firebreathing virtuoso with a poetic charm and innate stylistic mastery'. The present recital, his first release since the Tchaikovsky Competition, offers plenty of scope for virtuosity, poetry and charm, always filtered through an acute stylistic consciousness. The programme is constructed around three rhapsodies, a genre whose improvisatory character corresponds perfectly with the spirit of Romanticism but here interpreted by three highly distinct artistic temperaments: Franz Liszt, Johannes Brahms and Béla Bartók.

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"Rhapsodien für Klavier" in the SACD+CD format, performed by Alexandre Kantorow and released by Bis, is a captivating collection that showcases the expressive power and virtuosity of piano rhapsodies. This album features works from renowned composers such as Liszt, Brahms, Rachmaninov, and Enescu?each piece highlighting dramatic contrasts and emotional depth characteristic of the rhapsody form. The dual-format release ensures audiophiles can enjoy both high-resolution surround sound on SACD and standard CD playback for versatility across audio systems. Alexandre Kantorow has rapidly established himself as one of today?s leading pianists; he made history as the first French winner of the International Tchaikovsky Competition in 2019. Praised for his poetic touch and technical brilliance, Kantorow?s recordings have received numerous accolades including Diapason d?Or awards. BIS Records is celebrated worldwide for its commitment to exceptional sound quality and artistic integrity, frequently collaborating with top-tier classical musicians to produce critically acclaimed albums.

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BISSACD-2380

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