Iddo Bar-Shaï's "33ème Festival International de Piano de La Roque d'Anthéron" is a captivating journey through the world of classical piano, released on June 3, 2013, under the Mirare label. This album, spanning a little over an hour and sixteen minutes, showcases Bar-Shaï's exceptional skill and versatility as he interprets a diverse range of compositions from renowned composers.
The tracklist is a delightful mix of well-known pieces and hidden gems, including works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and more. From the intricate and expressive "Partita No. 4" by Bach to the playful and charming "Dolly" by Fauré, Bar-Shaï navigates each piece with technical prowess and artistic sensitivity. The album also features some of Satie's Gnossiennes, adding a touch of modernism to the classical repertoire.
Bar-Shaï's playing is marked by a deep understanding of each composition, bringing out the unique character and emotional depth of every piece. His dynamic range and nuanced phrasing create a listening experience that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding exploration of the piano's expressive capabilities.
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Tracks
Les Ombres errantes: 25ème ordre, 4ème livreFrançois Couperin, Iddo Bar-Shaï
Partita No. 4 pour clavier en Ré Majeur, BWV 828: II. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Zhu Xiao-Mei
Sonate pour piano No. 21 en Ut Majeur, Op. 53: II. Introduzione, Adagio moltoLudwig van Beethoven, Nicholas Angelich
Sonate pour piano No. 2 en La Majeur, Op. 2: II. Largo appassionatoLudwig van Beethoven, Abdel Rahman El Bacha
Romance sans paroles, Op. 17, No. 1Gabriel Fauré, Jean-Claude Pennetier
Danse hongroise No. 4 en Fa MineurJohannes Brahms, Boris Berezovsky
Grande Humoresque en Si Bémol Majeur, Op. 20: Einfach - Sehr rasch und leicht - Wie im AnfangRobert Schumann, Adam Laloum
Prélude No. 17 en La Bémol Majeur, Op. 28: I. AllegrettoFrédéric Chopin, Philippe Giusiano
Romance sans paroles en Mi Bémol Majeur, Op. 38, No. 1Felix Mendelssohn, Shani Diluka
BagatelleJean-Frédéric Neuburger
Sonate en Ré Mineur, K.32Domenico Scarlatti, Matan Porat
Sonate No. 24, R. 359 en Ré MineurAntonio Soler, Luis Fernando Pérez
L’AlouetteMikhail Glinka, Etsuko Hirose
Chant sans paroles en Fa Majeur, Op. 2, No. 3Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Claire-Marie Le Guay
Trois pièces pour piano: I. AndantinoArnold Schoenberg, Florent Boffard
Prélude No. 10 en Do Dièse Mineur, Op. 34: Moderato non troppoDmitri Shostakovich, Andrei Korobeinikov
Cinq Pièces faciles pour piano à quatre mains: I. AndanteIgor Stravinsky, Lidija Bizjak, Sanja Bizjak
Extrait de la Sonate « Réminiscence » en La Mineur, Op. 38, No. 1Nikolai Medtner, David Kadouch
Dolly, Op. 56: I. BerceuseGabriel Fauré, Claire Désert, Emmanuel Strosser
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