Such is the elemental power they conjure up the sacred dance and glorification of the chosen one that the orchestral version is momentarily forgotten a tribute to stravinskys skill as a transcriber. Usually ships in 24 hours, unless stock becomes depleted. Marcandre hamelin bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Piano music marcandre hamelin by kapustin, nikolai on cd. An unusually talented prizewinning pianist, marcandre hamelin achieved legendary. Many thanks to marcandre hamelin for suggesting numerous additions and corrections to an earlier version of this discography. His recent recordings of alkan and haydn were universally acclaimed in the highest terms. On his recording of busonis epic piano concerto, op. Hamelin is an ideal interpreter of this music, being a pretty muscular and intellectual pianist himself.
Piano sonata in b minor2010 march 10, london festival hall. Such is the elemental power they conjure up the sacred dance and glorification of the chosen one that the orchestral version is momentarily forgotten a. Pianist marcandre hamelin unearths forgotten composers. Marcandre hamelins startlingly original blend of musicianship and virtuosity has earned him legendary status among the top ranks of pianists appearing on the world stage today. Thanks also to richard edwards, thomas koster, claus n.
Marcandre hamelin is one of the worlds most celebrated virtuoso pianists. Hamelin is recognized worldwide for the originality and technical proficiency of his. Marcandre hamelin performs variations on paganini the new. These all date from within a tight time period, from 1915 to 1923. New yorker writer alex ross considers him legendary, stating. 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. Opinion on marc andre hamelin welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. Marcandre hamelin, a performer of nearsuperhuman technical prowess the new york times, livestreams a marvelously eclectic program from his home near boston, massachusetts, taking us on a journey that includes a musical reflection on overwhelming peace by liszt, miniature masterpieces by debussy, and a few pieces from the outer limits of the piano repertoire. In this recital, hamelin adds beethoven s appassionata, and chopins funeral march sonata works that nearly every lover of the keyboard will recognize. Marcandre hamelin, oc, cq born september 5, 1961, is a canadian virtuoso pianist and composer. Marcandre hamelin variations on a theme by paganini sheet.
Marc s new album feinbergs piano sonatas 16 is being released by hyperion on february 28. This marks the first time that the composer of the commissioned work will also serve on the jury. Hamelin began with stefan wolpes passacaglia, a 1936 score revised in 1971 that wears its 12note serialism lightly. The nearly unfailingly lush playing of pianist marcandre hamelin on sunday afternoon at union college was an arresting surprise. Marcandre hamelin, piano the clarice smith performing arts. Moscow, 2016 all credit to moscow philharmonic society mozart piano sonata no. Marcandre hamelin is credited as pianist, composer, 2008 juno award for classical album of the year. Nov 01, 2017 the washington post wrote that pianist marcandre hamelins technical facility is breathtaking. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Pianist marcandre hamelin has also been writing music since he was five. The new york times called leif ove andsnes a pianist of magisterial elegance, power, and insight. In this latest recording, hyperion presents marcandre hamelin in a state of jazz, as he turns his attention to the music of. Kristensen, jorgen lundmark, marcandre roberge and yves st. Leif ove andsnes and marc andre hamelin recapture the heady, visceral thrill which must have been in the air when stravinsky sat down at the piano with debussy to create this landmark of modernism.
Marc andre hamelin voice, jody applebaum piano, kleos kl5108, 12000. Toccata on lhomme arme 2016 commissioned for the 2017 van cliburn international piano competition by the cliburn with support from. Buy tickets for marcandre hamelin concerts near you. Marc andre hamelin ranks among the best pianists playing today, so when this canadian superstar arrived in vancouver for a recital. The piano quivers and trembles under his thunderous assault, but his sensitivity is also superb.
At temple university in philadelphia he studied with harvey d. Marcandre hamelin acclaimed pianist marcandre hamelin has also composed several works, including a set of piano etudes in all of the minor keys, which was completed in september 2009 and is published by c. These qualities are at the fore in a program that explores the hazy harmonies and delicate timbres of debussy, the power and poetry of liszt, and music by other master pianistcomposers. For demonstrations of both busonis ingenuity and hamelin s distinctive playing, the purchaser of these discs might like to start with one of busonis fantasias on a famous piece of music.
Hamelin brings new insights to both obscure and famous piano works edward savasegal, 22 oct in schuberts bflat sonata, hamelin focused on the allpresent ambiguities, on the muted shifts in coloring and harmony. Marcandre hamelin biography, birth date, birth place and. Hamelin wrote it for the van cliburn piano competition in 2017, and each of the. Marcandre hamelin in a state of jazz cda67656 hyperion. In 1995 he received a scholarship from the french foreign ministry, which enabled him to continue his. Pianist marcandre hamelin to perform works by liszt and more. Hamelin brings new insights to both obscure and famous piano works edward savasegal, 22 oct in schuberts bflat sonata, hamelin focused on the allpresent ambiguities, on the muted shifts in. Peters, with a recording released on the hyperion label. When a great pianist takes the carnegie hall stage, its a highvoltage experience. Browse marcandre hamelin tour dates and order tickets for upcoming concerts near you.
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. Although the majority of his compositions are for piano solo, he has also written three pieces. Marc andre hamelin plays his own variations on a theme of paganini 2011. University of the western cape, robert sobukwe road, bellville, 7535, republic of south africa. Jan 22, 2016 in a delightfully perverse bit of programming, the esteemed pianist marcandre hamelin opened his carnegie hall recital on wednesday evening, after a heros welcome from the audience, with. I just wanted to reupload with better audio and slightly betterlooking music. Marcandre hamelin variations on a theme by paganini. Pianist marcandre hamelin is known worldwide for his unrivaled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique in the great works of the established repertoire, as well as for his. Marcandre hamelin gradually ups the ante at carnegie hall. Leopold godowsky, frederic chopin, marcandre hamelin. Marcandre hamelin will join students and faculty of the school of music in an informal session to discuss his career and the repertoire of this performance. Long known for his matchless exploration of unfamiliar pianistic terrain, hamelin is also recognized worldwide for the originality and pianistic brilliance of his. Marcandre hamelin is universally acknowledged to be primus inter pares.
Unusually, 30 different pianists helped premiere the composition. It may well become the definitive singlerelease choice for haydns sonatas, which are too often cherrypicked by the comparatively few bigname. Apr 28, 2017 when a great pianist takes the carnegie hall stage, its a highvoltage experience. Twopiano recitals have become increasingly virtuosic.
Guest dj leif ove andsnes liszt list emi classics sonetto del petrarca no. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. Schumanns piano music is a big deal to me, and hamelin doesnt appeal at. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. He describes how composing has brought unexpected insights and rewards. Fortunee hamelin by gayot, andre and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With the second book of preludes of debussy hamelin attains an astounding. Marcandre hamelin, oc, cq born september 5, 1961, is a canadian virtuoso pianist and. The incredible mastery of pianist marcandre hamelin has given rise to abundant superlatives in the press. All enquiries concerning marcandre hamelin are welcome. It was unfamiliar to most of the audience but certainly not to hamelin. That version is played here by marcandre hamelin and leif ove andsnes to dazzling, scintillating and often amazing effect. Hamelins recent appearances in new york have dispelled the old idea that his talents lie mostly in reconnecting the piano to a forgotten repertoire.
When its two of the worlds best, the electricity can light up a city. Marcandre hamelin piano artist hyperion records cds. Shortly before its notorious paris ballet premiere in 19, this was essentially how the rite of spring first saw the light of day. My take on hamelin is is similar to mandrykas and puggs. Marcandre hamelin offers a dazzling collection of busoni. Piano concertos 19940401 promenades, cinq stanzas madrigaux et autres sonates pour trio 19930101. Alkan, leopold godowsky, georgy catoire, sophie carmen eckhardtgramatte, as well as his own compositions. Billets marcandre hamelin concert marcandre hamelin 2020. For demonstrations of both busonis ingenuity and hamelins distinctive playing, the purchaser of these discs might like to start with one of busonis fantasias on a famous piece of music. Pianist marcandre hamelin to perform works by liszt and. In addition to serving on the jury, renowned pianist and composer marcandre hamelin has been commissioned to compose a new work for the 2017 cliburn competition, to be performed by all 30 competitors.
Contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano beethoven, l. Marc andre hamelin, oc, cq born september 5, 1961, is a canadian virtuoso pianist and composer. Apr 17, 2011 hamelin began with stefan wolpes passacaglia, a 1936 score revised in 1971 that wears its 12note serialism lightly. While some great pianists play the core works weve heard countless times, marc andrehamelin has an affinity for those lesserheard gems. Marcandre hamelin, oc, cq, is a canadian virtuoso pianist and composer. 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.
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