Immerse yourself in the captivating world of classical piano with Iddo Bar-Shaï's remarkable album, "37ème Festival International de Piano de La Roque d'Anthéron." This exquisite collection, released on July 14, 2017, under the Mirare label, showcases Bar-Shaï's virtuosic prowess and deep artistic sensitivity. Spanning a diverse repertoire, the album features works by renowned composers such as Robert Schumann, Frédéric Chopin, Maurice Ravel, Franz Liszt, and Charles-Valentin Alkan, among others.
The album's 30 tracks offer a rich tapestry of musical expression, from the delicate and intimate to the bold and dramatic. Highlights include Chopin's enchanting "Mazurka, Op. 30: IV. Allegretto en Do-Dièse Mineur," Ravel's evocative "Goyescas: IV. La jeune fille et le rossignol," and Liszt's profound "Années de pèlerinage II, S. 161: IV. Sonetto 47 del Petrarca." Bar-Shaï's nuanced interpretations bring fresh insights to these well-loved pieces, while his technical brilliance shines in the more demanding works, such as Alkan's "Prélude, Choral et Fugue, FWV 21: I. Prélude."
With a total duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes, this album is a testament to Bar-Shaï's versatility and musical depth. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a rewarding and engaging listening experience. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the timeless beauty of these piano masterpieces, as brought to life by the extraordinary talent of Iddo Bar-Shaï.
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Tracks
Le Rossignol-en-AmourFrançois Couperin, Iddo Bar-Shaï
Davidbündlertänze, Op. 6: II. InnigRobert Schumann, Adam Laloum
Divertissement sur des motifs originaux français, Op. 84: Variation IFranz Schubert, Claire Désert, Emmanuel Strosser
Ungarische Melodie, D. 817Franz Schubert, Shani Diluka
The Seasons, Op. 37a: X. OctoberPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Jonas Vitaud
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 2, No. 2: II. Largo appassionatoLudwig van Beethoven, Rémi Geniet
Romance sans paroles, Op. 62: I. Andante espressivoFelix Mendelssohn, Matan Porat
Les heures dolentes: I. EpigrapheGabriel Dupont, Marie-Catherine Girod
Mazurka, Op. 30: IV. Allegretto en Do-Dièse MineurFrédéric Chopin, Iddo Bar-Shaï
Scènes d'enfants: V. Jeunes filles au jardinFederico Mompou, Luis Fernando Pérez
Goyescas: IV. La jeune fille et le rossignolEnrique Granados, Shani Diluka, Les Chanteurs d'Oiseaux
Prélude, Op. 28: XIII. Prélude en Fa-Dièse MajeurFrédéric Chopin, Philippe Giusiano
8 Pièces brèves, Op. 84: V. Improvisation en Ut-Dièse MineurGabriel Fauré, Jean-Claude Pennetier
Cinq Morceaux pour piano No. 4: Feuillet d'albumEmmanuel Chabrier, Anne Queffélec
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: II. Assez lentMaurice Ravel, Jean-Frédéric Neuburger
Années de pèlerinage II, S. 161: IV. Sonetto 47 del PetrarcaFranz Liszt, Nicholas Angelich
Etudes, Op. 8: VIII. Etude in A-Flat MajorAlexander Scriabin, Andrei Korobeinikov
Prélude, Choral et Fugue, FWV 21: I. PréludeCésar Franck, Marie-Ange Nguci
Prélude No. 6 en Si Mineur, Op. 24Frédéric Chopin, Yulianna Avdeeva
12 Pieces, Op. 40: VII. Au VillagePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Boris Berezovsky
Tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: III. ForlaneMaurice Ravel, Nathalia Milstein