Alkan was one of the greatest composerpianists in history, with a voice as original as chopin or liszt, and a technique that even liszt admitted was the greatest he had ever known. Vincenzo maltempo born july 2, 1985 is an italian pianist. Maltempo also collaborated with italian pianist emanuele delucchi on a cd of the complete vianna da motta transcriptions. Piano classics, a label for the true piano aficionado. 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.
For this latest selection, he has opted to play a 19thcentury. Geniusenigma by vincenzo maltempo, alkan, none from. A rousing conclusion to maltempos alkan cycle top ear. 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. Classical music composed by charles valentin alkan on. Symphonie pour piano solo vincenzo maltempo on allmusic. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. 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. But again the music is more then that, for a piece can last up to half an hour. For businesonly pricing, quantity discounts and free shipping. Mark viners 3rd cd in complete alkan piano edition feb 2020 mark viners third alkan cd includes. This disc constitutes the third of four in maltempos alkan survey, which will take in the whole of the op.
Sonatine to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The recorded repertoire is often of special interest to the piano connoisseur. For example, maltempo captures and sustains the brooding, introspective qualities of no. Vincenzo maltempos recording of the grande sonate op. 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. Piano and keyboard piano composed by charlesvalentin alkan. 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. 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 notes at the climaxes. Mar 26, 2015 vincenzo maltempos previous three discs of alkan for piano classics, all of them outstanding, were recorded on a modern steinway. More impressive alkan from vincenzo maltempo classics today.
Find piano classics credit information on allmusic. Charlesvalentin alkan etudes piano classics pcl0061 jw. Genius enigma vincenzo maltempo alkan maltempo,vincenzo release date. And now with his third cd dedicated to alkan fully confirms his reputation. Arabesque vincenzo maltempo rec 2014 piano classics pcl0083 2015 opus 27. Sorabji published an article on alkan in his 1932 book around music. In his youth he was good friends with chopin who was his neighbour in paris, liszt and the writers george sand and victor hugo. Dec 01, 2012 listen to your favorite songs from alkan. Fortunately the main pianist in this alkan edition brilliant classics 95568.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Symphonie pour piano solo performed by vincenzo maltempo piano online at alibris. Geniusenigma vincenzo maltempo, charlesvalentin alkan. Visit musicmagpie for great deals and super savings with free delivery today. Maltempo has recorded the complete opus 39 on piano classics. Vincenzo maltempos previous three discs of alkan for piano classics, all of them outstanding, were recorded on a modern steinway. His alkan recordings for piano classics also include other important works such as the grande sonate op. 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.
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. Welcome to the official piano classics youtube page. Charles valentin alkan edition cd brilliant classics 95568. Symphonie pour piano solo vincenzo maltempo, piano 1 cd piano classics 20120505 performers. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for piano classics 2 releases. Maltempo does not merely dazzle with technique as do many alkan interpreters. Vincenzo maltempo is a young, most promising and impressive contemporary virtuoso of exceptional skills, a perfect example of spielfreud at the piano, that makes the music he chooses to play and play with convincing and interesting for the sense of authentic freshness it conveys to the listener. 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. Marche triomphale pour piano usa, 6516 lp 1984 ronald smith rec 1970 emi, hqs 1247 lp 1971. These towering works of unprecedented proportions, difficulty and originality form a landmark of 19th century pianism, only comparable with liszts compositions in these genres. 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.
He has received much critical acclaim for them, perhaps more for the alkan discs. The present release ends this monumental cycle on a high note. Afterwards, from 2011, he began a series of recordings with piano classics dedicated to charlesvalentin alkan, of which composer he is considered nowadays one of the most important and devoted advocates with these passionate recordings maltempo confirms his place in the restricted circle of alkan s best performers. Alkans great cycles for the piano the etudes in all the minor keys vincenzo maltempo, in all the major keys mark viner, the preludes in every key laurent martin feature alongside other large. Maltempo was born in 1985 and completed his musical studies under the guidance of. Concerto pour piano comme le vent en rythme molossique scherzo diabolique by vincenzo maltempo, alkan, none from amazons classical music store.
Hungarian rhapsodies complete by vincenzo maltempo. The pianist vincenzo maltempo was born in 1985, and is always committed to featuring unfamiliar piano repertoire. 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 s piano music is very hard to play, a bit like lizst when his music has to be played very fast and loud, then eventually out comes a beautiful melody. 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. Later in life he withdrew from social life and lived as a recluse, engaging in intense study of the bible and the talmud. Alkans deep musicality and humanity lift these works from mere curiosities or monstrosities to genuine and universal works of art. Dec 07, 20 this alkan album pcs 0051 is his first album for piano classics and contains the trois grandes etudes op. From 2006 to 2009 he attended the courses held by riccardo risaliti at the international piano academy incontri col. Nov 26, 2017 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. Dec 06, 2014 jeremy lee writes so far vincenzo maltempo s alkan cycle that is, a complete survey of the composers magnum opus, 12 etudes in all the minor keys op. Vvincenzo maltempo, a pianist whose infallible technique is matched by a refined and intelligent musicality. But the pianists sympathies extend beyond alkan to the. His alkan followup contains the even more demanding op.
Charles valentin alkan the complete vianna da motta transcriptions,vincenzo maltempo. His music is of surpassing difficulty, and fell into relative obscurity in an age where published music was frequently aimed at amateurs. This 3 cd contains the major cyclical works by alkan. Alkan, liszt, godard, thalberg, rachmaninoff, godowsky, prokofiev, schumann, kapustin, messiaen, scriabin and others. Charles valentin alkan concerto pour piano seul piano. Recordings of alkans works alkan society version 20 october 2019 page 5 of 48 opus 27. Alkans great cycles for the piano the etudes in all the minor keys, in all the.
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. Brilliant classics kanaalstraat 24 8933 al leeuwarden the netherlands. His alkan recordings for piano classics also include other important works such as the. His 5 cds dedicated to alkan have raised great interest and has achieved five stars from diapason, gramophone and the guardian exhilarating, a real revelation the paper wrote about him and alkan. Alkan geniusenigma full album played by vincenzo maltempo. We sell over half a million new and used cds, dvds, blurays, games and vinyl, spanning all kinds of genres and consoles, with prices starting from just. Vincenzo maltempo piano, mark viner piano, laurent martin piano, alan weiss piano, alessandro deljavan piano, costantino mastroprimiano piano, stanley hoogland piano, trio alkan, giovanni bellucci piano, kevin bowyer organ.
Nov 03, 20 listen to your favorite songs from alkan. Born in benevento, italy, july 2, 1985, pianist vincenzo maltempo studied with salvatore orlando and riccardo risaliti, and in 2006 won the venicebased premio venezia competition. This new recording contains some rarely heard repertoire from a rarely heard composer. Classical music composed by charles valentin alkan on vinyl. Vincenzo maltempo gives an epic performance of quasi faust, the 2nd movement, 30 ans from charlesvalentin alkans daunting piano sonata, entitled grande sonate les quatre ages. Listen, for instance, to the vivace from the second book of the op. Alkan piano music charlesvalentin alkan 181888 was a french composer and pianist of great originality. Piano classics is the first destination for enthusiasts of classical piano music. He has made many recordings, five of them devoted to works of alkan and three to liszt. Its greatness is undeniablebut it unquestionably requires. 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. If youre looking for something new to listen to, watch or play, look no further than the musicmagpie store. His numerous recording for labels such as gramola, piano classics, brilliant, toccata classics.
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