The symphony for solo piano is a largescale romantic work for piano composed by charlesvalentin alkan and published in 1857 although it is generally performed as a selfcontained work, it comprises studies nos. The piano classics label has already documented a number of those exceptional performances, most notably in the revelatory series of discs. Vincenzo maltempos recording of the grande sonate op. The cause of death was one of the most improbable in musical historycrushed to death by a bookcase that toppled over as he reached up to retrieve a book in his paris home. He brings welcome lightness and rhythmic kick to the allegretto alla barbaresca finale, while the central slow movement stands out for the pianists long singing lines and pulverizing bass. Vincenzo maltempos previous three discs of alkan for piano classics, all of them outstanding, were recorded on a modern steinway. Dec 06, 2014 jeremy lee writes so far vincenzo maltempos alkan cycle that is, a complete survey of the composers magnum opus, 12 etudes in all the minor keys op. Alkan genius enigma youtube this album contains the major cyclical works by alkan, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics alkan genius enigma full album played by thiscd contains the major cyclical works by alkan the complete tudes dans tous les tons mineurs op, the sonata les quatre ges and the sonatina these towering works.
Complete piano sonatas album art work the technical fearlessness that was such a feature of maltempo s alkan recordings is required less often here, though in the early sonatas. V vincenzo maltempo, a pianist whose infallible technique is matched by a refined and intelligent musicality, is gaining a fastgrowing reputation in todays musical world, thanks to his numerous recordings and public performances, always enthusiastically received by both audiences and critics. We hope that you and your family, friends, and colleagues are safe. Maltempo is a multifaceted artist with a multitude of cultural interests, attracted by a wide. Listen, for instance, to the vivace from the second book of the op.
Charles valentin alkan, one of the greatest pianists in history even liszt was afraid to play in his presence, recluse, genius composer of mainly piano works of extraordinary virtuosity and originality. More impressive alkan from vincenzo maltempo classics today. Jeremy lee writes so far vincenzo maltempos alkan cycle that is, a complete survey of the composers magnum opus, 12 etudes in all the minor keys op. As well as the concerto, pcl0061 includes etudes nos. The focus on maltempos latest disc is the mighty concerto for solo piano, which forms part of the even mightier edifice called douze etudes dans tous les tons mineurs, op. Fortunately the main pianist in this alkan edition brilliant classics 95568. This page has been realized thanks to the very precious contribution by segundo g. And now with his third cd dedicated to alkan fully confirms his reputation. Charlesvalentin alkan was one of the most important pianists and piano composers of the 19th century, although he lived the largest part of his life in obscurity and seclusion. Maltempo has recorded the complete opus 39 on piano classics. Symphonie pour piano solo vincenzo maltempo on allmusic. Alkan genius enigma youtube this album contains the major cyclical works by alkan, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics alkan genius enigma full album played by thiscd contains the major cyclical works by alkan the complete tudes dans tous les tons mineurs op, the sonata les quatre ges and the sonatina these towering. A rousing conclusion to maltempos alkan cycle top ear.
His alkan followup contains the even more demanding op. Charlesvalentin alkan was one of the most important pianists and pianocomposers of the 19th century, although he lived the largest part of his life in obscurity and seclusion. Charlesvalentin alkan, often called the berlioz of the piano, was a mysterious, reclusive genius of the romantic epoch, and will forever be linked in our imagination to chopin and liszt, both of whom caught the parisian publics attention to a. Moonlight sonata beethoven minute waltz chopin to a wild rose macdowell the wedding march mendelssohn rondo alla turca mozart gymnopedie satie and many more. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. Apart from his immediate family, there were just four mourners at his funeral. Maltempo was born in 1985 and completed his musical studies under the guidance of. He was born in benevento, italy he began his musical studies with salvatore orlando, disciple of the pianist sergio fiorentino, with whom he graduated at s.
Later in life he withdrew from social life and lived as a recluse, engaging in intense study of the bible and the talmud. Charlesvalentin alkan 18 1888 alkan, born morhange in paris in 18, was among the most gifted piano virtuosi of his time. Hungarian rhapsodies complete by vincenzo maltempo. Marche triomphale pour piano usa, 6516 lp 1984 ronald smith rec 1970 emi, hqs 1247 lp 1971. Charles valentin alkan concerto pour piano seul piano. Piano classics is the first destination for enthusiasts of classical piano music. He was a close friend of chopin they were neighbours in paris and he was the only pianist in whose presence the great franz liszt was nervous to play. Mar 26, 2015 vincenzo maltempos previous three discs of alkan for piano classics, all of them outstanding, were recorded on a modern steinway. After a long period of neglect his piano music is being discovered by an everwidening public and played and recorded by some of the worlds leading pianists. Welcome to the official piano classics youtube page. Recordings of alkans works alkan society version 20 october 2019 page 5 of 48 opus 27.
Vincenzo maltempo born july 2, 1985 is an italian pianist. From 2006 to 2009 he attended the courses held by riccardo risaliti at the international piano academy incontri col maestro in. Concerto for solo piano, piano classics 2014 since his debut two years ago with a monographic album devoted to alkan for the label piano classic, the italian pianist vincenzo maltempo is considered one of the greatest contemporary interpreters of this composer. Dec, 2017 the piano classics label has already documented a number of those exceptional performances, most notably in the revelatory series of discs from vincenzo maltempo, and now come two further.
Arabesque vincenzo maltempo rec 2014 piano classics pcl0083 2015 opus 27. Vincenzo maltempo has already made his name with his spectacular recordings of the piano music by alkan for piano classics. This disc constitutes the third of four in maltempos alkan survey, which will take in the whole of the op. In his youth he was good friends with chopin who was his neighbour in paris, liszt and the writers george sand and victor hugo. Charlesvalentin alkans music is rather an acquired taste. At the height of his fame in the 1830s and 1840s he was, alongside his friends and colleagues frederic chopin and franz liszt, among the leading pianists in paris, a city in which he spent virtually his entire life. Dec 01, 2012 listen to your favorite songs from alkan. Even today, it is hard not to think that berlioz has been hit on the head and then placed in solitary confinement with a piano. This new recording contains some rarely heard repertoire from a rarely heard composer. Aug 11, 2012 vincenzo maltempo gives an epic performance of quasi faust, the 2nd movement, 30 ans from charlesvalentin alkan s daunting piano sonata, entitled grande sonate les quatre ages.
The present release ends this monumental cycle on a high note. Guardian, selected among the 10 best cds of 2012, his playing flashes with summer. He is said to have supported his compositional life by the patronage of russian aristocratic ladies who, as isidore philipp describes, were des dames tres parfumees et froufroutantes. Charlesvalentin alkan etudes piano classics pcl0061 jw. Charlesvalentin alkan composer toccata music group. Alkan from a piano recital in japan minato mirai hall, yokohama where i played all the 12 etudes op. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Piano and keyboard piano composed by charlesvalentin alkan. Piano works stanley hoogland, alan weiss on allmusic. Nov 03, 20 listen to your favorite songs from alkan. Genius enigma vincenzo maltempo alkan maltempo,vincenzo release date. In all the years i have been performing alkan, from the first time i performed the concerto for solo piano back in 1978, to the occasion 18 years later, when i gave the first complete concert performances of alkans studies in all the minor keys, opus 39 in oxford, england and at londons queen elizabeth hall, i have always been struck at.
Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. To this extent, then, alkan encompassed the whole of classical piano style from the baroque to the late romantic, including glimpses of more modern piano music to come. But the stupendous hamelin truly gets under the skin of this ambitious, philosophical music and the mountain ranges of technical ability that it demands. During this pandemic, classical on demand orders and requests will continue to be received. Much of his life, in particular from 1853 onwards, was spent in. Find your preferred location and add it to your address book.
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