Dimitri Malignan, born in Paris in 1998, is the recipient of the Third Prize, Audience Prize, and Bach Prize at the 2021 Montreal International Music Competition.
Composition History
Bach's Capriccio "on the departure of his beloved brother" is his only 'program' work, written when he was 19, depicting his older brother Johann Jakob's departure to serve King Charles XII of Sweden.
Composer Biography
The Fantasy BWV 906 by Bach is appreciated by pianists for its early exploration of Empfindsamkeit ('sentimentalism'), a style later embraced by his sons.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "Peregrinations," refers to a journey through Bach's musical landscape, featuring works from all periods of his life and exploring contrasting styles.
Compositional Technique
The Fifteen Sinfonias, often considered exercises, showcase Bach's mastery of counterpoint in short pieces that sometimes resemble early fugues or trio sonatas.
Recording & Production
This album features some pieces rarely recorded on modern pianos, contributing to the concept of a musical 'peregrination' or journey off the beaten track.
Instruments
The recording uses a Chris Maene Straight Strung Concert Grand Piano, an instrument designed to bridge Bach's acoustic world with modern sound.
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