Hamelin Plays Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies Nos. 2, 10 & 13; Un sospiro; Nuages gris etc.
10/27/2023, 9 Tracks, 1:02:37
Featuring
Marc-André Hamelin
Franz Liszt
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Compositional Technique
Liszt's 'transcriptions' objectively transfer a work to a new instrument without losing its character, while 'paraphrases' exploit a work to create an entirely new construction based on its themes.
Performer Biography
Marc-André Hamelin was the only classical artist to play live at the 2001 Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.
Performer Biography
Marc-André Hamelin has an active interest in little-known repertoire, reflected in his recordings of composers like Alkan, Bolcom, Godowsky, and Sorabji.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Wigmore Hall, London, on January 14, 1996.
Historical Context
Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsodies were inspired by his visit to his native Hungary in 1839, a time when the country was striving for independence from Austrian rule.
Performer Biography
Marc-André Hamelin, a French-Canadian pianist, was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2003 and a Chevalier de l'Ordre du Québec in 2004.
Composer Biography
Franz Liszt's personality was marked by a 'duality' and contradictions, leading biographer Ernest Newman to title chapters about him 'The Duality of Liszt's Soul' and 'The Actor'.
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