Beethoven's 'intimate style' is characterized by a playful abstraction and a desire to prolong the musical game, sometimes using full and unmodified repetitions, a technique also found in late Janáček.
Composer Biography
Krzysztof Penderecki, a renowned composer and conductor, is the mastermind and patron behind the European Centre for Music, aiming to foster young musicians' artistic development.
Performer Biography
Pianist Jean-Claude Henriot was trained at the Paris Conservatory by Yvonne Lefébure, who devoted her life to Beethoven and instilled in him an attraction to the composer's late works.
Compositional Technique
Beethoven's unique approach to variation, as seen in works like the 32 Variations, transforms it from mere ornamentation into a powerful, integrated form that grows organically.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at The Krzysztof Penderecki European Centre for Music in Lusławice, Poland, between May 11th and 13th, 2015.
Recording & Production
The Krzysztof Penderecki European Centre for Music, where this album was recorded, has a concert hall built with natural timber (oak and spruce) and acclaimed acoustics, making it one of the best venues in Europe.
Interpretation
Jean-Claude Henriot aims for a 'living sound' that allows for musical discourse, emphasizing the bass and middle registers of the piano, and a balance between attack and resonance.
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