Alexandre Tharaud and Jean-Guihen Queyras reunite for their captivating album, Complices, a collection of short stories presented through celebrated and little-known masterpieces of the repertory. This 19-track album, released on 10 January 2020 under the Harmonia Mundi label, is a testament to the duo's mastery of transcription, a hallmark of great performers.
Throughout the album's 1 hour and 3 minutes, Tharaud and Queyras take listeners on a journey through a wide selection of short encore works for cello and piano, featuring arrangements of renowned pieces such as Baryton Trio in D Major, Hungarian Dances, and Le Carnaval des animaux. The tracklist also includes lesser-known gems, showcasing the duo's ability to breathe new life into hidden treasures of the classical repertoire.
With their impeccable technique and deep understanding of the music, Tharaud and Queyras deliver a lyrical and virtuosic performance that is sure to delight fans of classical piano and classical music. Complices is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the art of transcription and the beauty of cello and piano duets. Through their music, Alexandre Tharaud and Jean-Guihen Queyras demonstrate their exceptional skill and chemistry, making Complices a truly unforgettable listening experience.
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Tracks
Baryton Trio in D Major, Hob. XI:113: Allegro di molto (Arr. for cello and piano)Joseph Haydn, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Alexandre Tharaud
3 Old Viennese Dances: II. Liebesleid. Tempo di Ländler (Arr. for cello and piano)Fritz Kreisler, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Alexandre Tharaud
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: II. Allegro non assai in D Minor (Arr. for cello and piano)Johannes Brahms, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Alexandre Tharaud
Valse triste (Arr. for cello and piano)Franz Von Vecsey, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Alexandre Tharaud
6 Morceaux, Op. 51: VI. Valse sentimentale in F Minor. Tempo di Valse (Arr. for cello and piano)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Alexandre Tharaud
10 Klavierstücken: VIII. Imitating Albéniz. Con Passion (Arr. for cello and piano)Rodion Shchedrin, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Alexandre Tharaud
Nocturnes, Op. 9: II. Andante in E-Flat Major (Arr. for cello and piano)Frédéric Chopin, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Alexandre Tharaud
Drei Stücke, Op. 11: III. Mazurka No. 1 in G Minor. Lebhaft und frisch (Arr. for cello and piano)David Popper, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Alexandre Tharaud
4 Short Studies: Kurze Studie Nr. 4Bernd Alois Zimmermann, Jean-Guihen Queyras
3 Old Viennese Dances: I. Liebesfreud. Allegro (Arr. for cello and piano)Fritz Kreisler, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Alexandre Tharaud
Siete canciones populares españolas: V. Nana. Calmo e sostenuto (Arr. for cello and piano)Manuel de Falla, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Alexandre Tharaud
Papillon, Op. 77 (Arr. for cello and piano)Gabriel Fauré, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Alexandre Tharaud
Le Carnaval des animaux, R. 125: XIII. Le Cygne. Andantino graziosoCamille Saint-Saëns, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Alexandre Tharaud
Léocadia, FP. 106: Les Chemins de l'amour (Arr. for cello and piano)Francis Poulenc, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Alexandre Tharaud
Improvisation on Bach: Alabama. Slowly, pensively (rubato) (Arr. for saxophone and cello)John Coltrane, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Raphaël Imbert
3 Strophes sur le nom de Sacher: I. Un poco indecisoHenri Dutilleux, Jean-Guihen Queyras
Symphony No. 13 in C Major, Hob. II:47 "Toy Symphony": AdagioJoseph Haydn, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Stéphanie-Marie Degand, La Diane française