The album was recorded in Paris at the Philharmonie, La Grande Salle Pierre Boulez, between June 16-20, 2020.
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The album's liner notes present a narrative that connects each musical piece to a specific emotional or philosophical state, such as 'Deborah's Theme' representing childhood memories at the ruins of dreams.
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The album's concept of a labyrinth also symbolizes harmony, contradictions, and the unexpected turns of life, reflecting the discoveries and disappearances of civilizations and genres.
Performer Biography
Khatia Buniatishvili, the pianist on this album, also arranged several pieces, including 'Deborah's Theme' by Ennio Morricone, and works by Bach and Gainsbourg.
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The track '4'33'' by John Cage is interpreted on this album as contemplating silence at a cemetery, questioning whether it has an end or is endless.
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The album is titled 'Labyrinth', which the performer, Khatia Buniatishvili, describes as representing the mind, memories, and life itself, encompassing pain, doubts, rage, and love.
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The album's theme suggests that within the labyrinth of life, creating is an achievement to endure its challenges, even if these creations may disappear.
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