Marcandre hamelin performs variations on paganini the new. The passage in question is the tune on page 9, twenty bars before the double bar. His virtuosity, musical sensitivity, and prolific recording career have garnered him awards of the highest order, including a juno award, and officer of the order of canada. Then behzod abduraimov, the young man from tashkent, played a concertotchaikovskys piano concerto no. Youre not going to hear it done at a higher level than the strathmore audience got on monday night, when the pianists leif ove. Meet the artist marcandre hamelin the crosseyed pianist. Shop and buy 12 etudes in all the minor keys sheet music. The phenomenal recordings made by marcandre hamelin in recent years have cast new light on an extraordinary group of composers alkan, busoni, feinberg. My dad was interested in all kinds of things and bought a lot of technique books.
Marcandre hamelin in a state of jazz cda67656 hyperion. Hear him indulge his two pianistic passions in the apm studio. This is saintsaens africa fantasy, which i am playing in new jersey in about a month. Marcandre hamelin variations on a theme by paganini. The first book was composed between 1901 and 1905, and the second book was composed in 1907. Stravinskys rite as a piano duo captivates carnegie hall the formidable pianists leif ove andsnes, left, and marcandre hamelin were greeted with a long standing ovation after. Dukass e flat minor sonata 1900 is a rare the only. Marcandre hamelin, oc, cq born september 5, 1961, is a canadian virtuoso pianist and.
They were published in two books series, each consisting of three pieces. Hamelin and the eight, robert rimm writes about eight legendary, enigmatic, and interrelated composerpianists of the instruments golden age and goes on to. Although the majority of his compositions are for piano solo, he has. That might make hamelins toccata the mostperformed highart new solo piano composition of the year, although it was finished. That might make hamelins toccata the mostperformed highart new solo piano composition of the year. Hamelin s 2002 recording of the solo piano music of leo ornstein 1892 2002 falls in the latter category. Images usually pronounced in french is a suite of six compositions for solo piano by claude debussy. Marcandre hamelin, oc, cq born september 5, 1961, is a canadian virtuoso pianist and composer. Im a big fan of marcandre hamelins work and buy his new recordings as a matter of course, but i feel hes not at his best in this album. In 2002, amadeus press published robert rimms book the composerpianists. Marcandre hamelin ranks among the best pianists playing today, so when this canadian superstar arrived in vancouver for a recital.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from marc andre hamelin at the discogs marketplace. Hamelin, les violons du roy reveal lighthearted side of haydn. Toccata on lhomme arme 2016 commissioned for the 2017 van cliburn international piano competition by the cliburn with support from. These works are distinct from debussys images pour orchestre. Most of us think of blistering bravura and gravitydefying virtuosity when we think of marcandre hamelin.
Sep 02, 2010 this is in higher quality than has been uploaded previously. Marc andre hamelin is universally acknowledged to be primus inter pares among pianists living today, and robert rimm has written a firstrate book which explains why this is so, placing hamelin into the context and rich legacy of the composerpianists. Biography, bach discography and photos of the artist. All enquiries concerning marcandre hamelin are welcome. John allison, the telegraph october 22, 2015 charles richardhamelin ended the. Aug 15, 2012 marcandre hamelin performs ferruccio busonis piano sonatina no. The incredible mastery of pianist marcandre hamelin has given rise to abundant superlatives in the press.
A virtuoso of uncommon ability, his recorded output is both daunting and a monumental contribution to musical art. September 5, 1961 montreal, quebec, canada the frenchcanadian pianist and composer, marcandre hamelin, began his piano studies at the age of 5 and was 9 years old when he won the top prize in a canadian music competition. Then, marcandre hamelin, the veteran canadian, played a recital. This is not altogether a surprise throughout my meeting with the frenchcanadian pianist, his animated. Marc andre hamelin is one of the most original and acclaimed pianists of the current age. Although the majority of his compositions are for piano solo, he has also written three pieces. New york times critic harold schonberg reverently described him as a super.
In this latest recording, hyperion presents marcandre hamelin in a state of jazz, as he turns his attention to the music of kapustin, antheil, gulda and weissenbergall composers who felt keenly that there was a fundamental desire on the part of the concertgoing public to hear something different. He was also the subject of the book the composerpianists. An unusually talented prizewinning pianist, marcandr e hamelin achieved legendary renown during the 1990s with his penchant for churning out a catalog of astonishingly difficult piano recordings at a breakneck pace. Mirroring the lost tradition of composerpianists specific to the 19th century, his music stands nowadays as an. It is not common for musicians to reinvent themselves while their careers are in full swing, but on the occasions when that does occur, the results can be fascinating. Marcandre hamelins compositions are distributed by the sorabji archivemarc andre hamelin performing. Hamelin is recognized worldwide for the originality and technical proficiency of his. Born in montreal, marcandre hamelin is among the elite of world pianists for his unrivaled blend of musicianship and virtuosity in the great works of the established repertoire, as well as for his intrepid exploration of the neglected music of the 19th and 20th centuries. His virtuosity, musical sensitivity, and prolific recording career have garnered him awards of the. An unusually talented prizewinning pianist, marc andr e hamelin achieved legendary renown during the 1990s with his penchant for churning out a catalog of astonishingly difficult piano recordings at a breakneck pace. Im a big fan of marc andre hamelin s work and buy his new recordings as a matter of course, but i feel hes not at his best in this album. He did so in a program consisting entirely of his own compositions. After all, the guy is known for launching himself into the most difficult piano repertoire in the history of piano music although he has yet to tackle sorabjis monstrous opus clavicembalisticum. Marcandre hamelin is universally acknowledged to be primus inter pares.
Reproduction by any means of all or any part or parts of all musical works printed or otherwise by marcandre hamelin and its sale hire or distribution except by prior written consent of marcandre hamelin or his authorised agents or suppliers shall constitute infringement of and is therefore unlawful. Hamelins recent appearances in new york have dispelled the old idea that his talents lie mostly in reconnecting the piano to a forgotten repertoire. Explore releases from marc andre hamelin at discogs. An officer of the order of canada, hamelin has devoted his life to the execution and promotion of the extended piano repertoire. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Reproduction by any means of all or any part or parts of all musical works printed or otherwise. Jan 12, 2017 another hamelin composition of recent vintage is the imposed piece that all entrants to the 2017 van cliburn international piano competition in fort worth, texas are expected play. Marc andre hamelin, oc, cq born september 5, 1961, is a canadian virtuoso pianist and composer. Marcandre hamelin program book by philharmonic society of. Pianist marcandre hamelin has also been writing music since he was five. On an overgrown path po zarostlem chodnicku, book i, jw 817 19011908.
The style in itself is very close to francks harmonic and emotional world, but it is much more extended than anything franck ever wrote for the piano. May 01, 2016 with his musicianship and virtuosity, marc andre hamelin has recorded both familiar music, including among much else haydn, schumann, and mozart, and unfamiliar music for the piano. Marcandre hamelin finds the word virtuoso, which is invariably applied. Most of us think of blistering bravura and gravitydefying virtuosity when we think of marc andre hamelin. Alkan, leopold godowsky, georgy catoire, sophie carmen eckhardtgramatte, as well as his own compositions. Schumann poured his unrealizable ardor into his new composition. Marcandre hamelin is one of the worlds most celebrated virtuoso pianists. Hamelin has offered the following comments on his composition, commissioned by the ard international music competition as. The first movement is for left hand, the second for right hand, and the third. Jul 27, 2017 c omposed in 1985, two years before morton feldmans death, for bunita marcus has become one of the most frequently recorded of all his works, and one of the few of his pieces that shows signs. Lasting more than 45 minutes, each of its four movements is underpinned by almost unremitting motion.
Here in his first debussy recording for hyperion hamelin presents the two books of images debussys coloristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colors and sounds. The coupling is intriguing, with janaceks on an overgrown path being a more introspective, intense and deeply personal counterpart to schumanns waldszenen and kinderszenen. New york times critic harold schonberg reverently described him as a super virtuoso after his new york debut, and by 1988 the same daily didnt hesitate to compare him to such piano giants as pollini and brendel. Marcandre hamelin is one of the most original and acclaimed pianists of the current age. Dec 12, 2017 the 50 best albums of 2017 consensus wasnt easy to come by in 2017, but the best albums of the year were bolts of clarity, sonic companions for joy, grief and redemption, for battles hard won and. When marcandre hamelin makes his third cabell hall auditorium appearance next week, the program will include notes of humor. Another hamelin composition of recent vintage is the imposed piece that all entrants to the 2017 van cliburn international piano competition in fort worth, texas are. Twopiano recitals have become increasingly virtuosic. He overcomes all the technical difficulties brilliantly and provides exquisite shading and color. Quebec pianist marcandre hamelin has emerged as a major star of the keyboard in recent years, but this brilliant doubledisc set of haydn keyboard sonatas a representative 10 out of some 60 the composer wrote was still hard to see coming. Hear him indulge his two pianistic passions in the apm. Moscow, 2016 all credit to moscow philharmonic society mozart piano sonata no. A new album from marc andre hamelin is always cause for celebration.
August 20, 2009 hamelin doesnt like to be called a virtuoso, but his skills are hard to deny. I said its near the end of the exposition, but they say near the end of the composition. May 05, 2018 meet the artist marcandre hamelin by the crosseyed pianist may 5, 2018 may 5, 2018 who or what inspired you to take up the piano and pursue a career in music. Hamelin, les violons du roy reveal lighthearted side of. Hamelin has offered the following comments on his composition, commissioned by the ard international music competition as a required work for the semifinal round of the 2014 piano competition in munich, where it was premiered on september 11, 2014. Marcandre hamelin at mannes college the new york times. Diversity is the key to marcandre hamelins piano career. Hamelin and the eight, robert rimm writes about eight legendary, enigmatic, and interrelated composerpianists of the instruments golden age and goes on to consider their presentday advocate and astounding interpreter marc andre hamelin, whose dynamic playing and engaging personality immediately impressed rimm upon their first encounter. Marcandre hamelin voice, jody applebaum piano, kleos kl5108, 12000. When marc andre hamelin makes his third cabell hall auditorium appearance next week, the program will include notes of humor. The frenchcanadian pianist and composer, marcandre hamelin.
Marcandre hamelins imposing toccata takes texas montreal. After all, the guy is known for launching himself into the most difficult. Charles richardhamelins cultivated playing showed in the emotional depth of his a flat major ballade. Lasting more than 45 minutes, each of its four movements is underpinned by almost. With his musicianship and virtuosity, marcandre hamelin has recorded both familiar music, including among much else haydn, schumann, and mozart, and unfamiliar. Also recorded here is the second book of preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance. Hes been called a virtuoso for his ability to play obscure and difficult pieces other pianists wont touch. Youre not going to hear it done at a higher level than the strathmore audience got on monday night, when the pianists leif ove andsnes and marc andre hamelin, each a draw in his own right, brought their twopiano show, a highlight of the season at several venues around the country, to washington performing artsandsnes and hamelin. Jan 30, 20 marc andre hamelin ranks among the best pianists playing today, so when this canadian superstar arrived in vancouver for a recital at the chan centre for the performing arts at the university of. Hamelin is recognized worldwide for the originality and technical proficiency of his performances of the classic repertoire. Jun 15, 2017 marcandre hamelins imposing toccata takes texas back to video. The praiseworthy pianist hamelin doesnt like to be called a virtuoso, but his skills are hard to deny.
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