Liszt believed that virtuosity was a means to an end, not an end in itself, serving expression, poetry, and the essence of things.
Album & Artwork
The album title "Joies de l'âme" (Joys of the Soul) is a direct quote from Liszt, who stated that the joys of the soul are measured by their depth, not their surface.
Recording & Production
The piano used for this recording is a Bösendorfer 280VC.
Performer Biography
Claire-Marie Le Guay, the pianist, gained public attention at 19 for her interpretation of Liszt's music.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the Théâtre du Chesnay-Rocquencourt from December 7 to 10, 2020.
Composer Biography
Liszt, the composer, considered dying simpler than living and contemplated suicide, but his faith in God's commandment "Thou shalt not kill" kept him from it.
Performer Biography
Claire-Marie Le Guay, the pianist, teaches at the CNSM of Paris since 2001 and is the artistic director of the International Music Festival in Dinard.
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