The works on this album were recorded live during two recitals given in the Salle Gaveau, Paris, in 2021 and 2023.
Performer Biography
Jean-Nicolas Diatkine, the pianist, worked as an accompanist and vocal coach at Yva Barthélémy's singing school in Paris from 1996 to 2007, exploring the German Lied repertoire.
Interpretation
Jean-Nicolas Diatkine, the pianist, conceives his concert programs like a play, where the placement of each work must have meaning.
Recording & Production
This album was produced from live performances, reflecting the belief that 'live' means 'alive' and prioritizing spontaneous expression over 'immaculate perfection' achieved through studio editing.
Compositional Technique
Liszt's sonata on this album, nearly thirty minutes of music in one uninterrupted piece, was inspired by Goethe's Faust, with its main characters infusing the work with the energy of an 'opera without words'.
Performer Biography
Jean-Nicolas Diatkine was introduced to the meticulous analysis of musical architecture by the composer Narcis Bonet, with whom he studied for 13 years.
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