This album features the first recording of Philippe Manoury's études 'Réseaux' and 'Dérèglements,' which were commissioned for the Orléans Competition.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live in front of an audience, who maintained absolute silence even during piano tuning, creating a unique recording experience for the pianist.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's program was built around the 'French tradition of sound,' tracing a heritage from Debussy through his influence on composers like Messiaen, Murail, and Benjamin.
Performer Biography
In 2012, at age 20, Lorenzo Soulès won the prestigious Geneva International Music Competition, sweeping all the prizes including the First Prize and Audience Award.
Performer Biography
Lorenzo Soulès, the pianist on this album, began playing piano at age three and entered the Paris Conservatoire at nine.
Performer Biography
Lorenzo Soulès further won the BEG Ingénierie - Blanche Selva First Prize at the 2022 International Piano Competition of Orléans, along with the Students' Prize, Audience Award, and Edison Denisov Prize.
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