Alexandre Kantorow -Klavierwerke -Bis SACD+CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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Balladen op. 10 Nr. 1-4

01. "Nr. 1 Andante - Poco pi? moto - Allegro (ma non troppo) - Tempo I"

02. "Nr. 2 Andante - Allegro non troppo - Tempo I"

03. "Nr. 3 Intermezzo: Allegro"

04. "Nr. 4 Andante con moto - Pi? lento - Tempo I - Adagio"
Sonate für Klavier Nr. 3 f-moll op. 5

05. "1. Allegro maestoso"

06. "2. Andante espressivo"

07. "3. Scherzo: Allegro energico"

08. "4. Intermezzo (Rückblick): Andante molto"

09. "5. Finale: Allegro moderato ma rubato"
Partita für Violine solo Nr. 2 d-moll BWV 1004 (Auszug)

10. "Chaconne (bearb. für Klavier für die linke Hand)"

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.. Sonata No.3/ Chaconne/ 4 Ballades

Description:

Brahms: Piano Sonata No.3/Chaconne/4 Ballades by Alexandre Kantorow, released 3 December 2021. This version of Brahms: Piano Sonata No.3/Chaconne/4 Ballades comes as a 1xSuper Audio. - .. SONATA NO.3/CHACONNE/4 BALLADES

In 2019, when Alexandre Kantorow, at the age of 22, became the first French pianist to win the Gold Medal at the Tchaikovsky competition, his program included no less than three works by Johannes Brahms. Two of these, Piano Sonata No. 2 and the Rhapsody in B minor, he went on to record for release on his previous, highly praised recital disc, which was awarded distinctions such as Gramophone's Editor's Choice, Diapason d'Or, and Choc de Classica. The Brahms interpretations won Kantorow particular praise - the Guardian (UK) described them as 'magisterial' while the website ResMusica placed his sonata 'among the great reference recordings of the piece - if not the modern one.' There is much to look forward to, then, when Kantorow releases an all-Brahms album with a playing time of no less than 85 minutes. He opens with music by a composer of a similar age as himself: Brahms wrote the Four Ballades in 1854 while only 21 years old, taking up a fashionable genre introduced by Chopin as late as 1840. The set is followed by the even earlier Sonata No. 3 in E minor which forms the center of the program. The sonata is of almost symphonic dimensions and it was indeed, along with it's predecessors, famously described as a disguised symphony by no one less than Robert Schumann. To bring this stormy, impassioned album to a close, Kantorow has chosen a later, and contrasting work: With a lifelong admiration for Bach, Brahms in 1879 made a piano arrangement, for the left hand alone, of the iconic Chaconne from Partita No. 2 for solo violin - a composition that Brahms himself described as 'a whole world of the deepest thoughts and most powerful impressions'.

"Klavierwerke" in the SACD+CD format showcases the extraordinary artistry of Alexandre Kantorow, one of today?s most celebrated pianists. This release from Bis Records features a selection of piano works that highlight Kantorow's technical brilliance and deep musical sensitivity. Known for his expressive interpretations and virtuosic command, Kantorow has quickly risen to international acclaim, notably winning the prestigious International Tchaikovsky Competition in 2019 as the first French pianist ever to do so. His recordings have been praised for their clarity, emotional depth, and innovative programming. Bis Records is renowned worldwide for its commitment to high-quality classical music productions, offering audiophile sound quality and meticulous attention to detail in every release.

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BISSACD-2600

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