Anne Queffélec, the renowned French pianist, presents a captivating journey through the classical piano repertoire with her upcoming album, set to release on November 26, 2024, under Warner Classics. This extensive collection spans over four hours and eleven minutes, showcasing Queffélec's virtuosity and versatility across a diverse range of compositions.
The album features works from some of the most celebrated composers in classical music history, including Scarlatti, Beethoven, Schubert, Satie, Debussy, and Ravel. Queffélec's interpretation of these pieces is a testament to her deep understanding and appreciation of each composer's unique style and historical context. From the intricate and delicate works of Scarlatti to the rich and complex compositions of Ravel, Queffélec navigates the album with technical precision and emotional resonance.
Highlights include Ravel's "Le Tombeau de Couperin," a suite of six movements that pays homage to the French Baroque composer François Couperin, and Debussy's "12 Études," a collection of studies that explore the full range of the piano's capabilities. Schubert's "Fantasia for Piano Four-Hands in F Minor" and Chopin's "Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor" are also standout pieces, showcasing Queffélec's ability to bring depth and nuance to both solo and collaborative works.
The album also features lesser-known pieces, such as Satie's "3 Gymnopédies" and "6 Gnossiennes," which offer a glimpse into the composer's unique and often whimsical style. Poulenc's "Concerto for Two Pianos in D Minor" and Haydn's "Keyboard Concerto in D Major" provide a dynamic contrast, highlighting Queffélec's skill in both solo and concerto performances.
Anne Queffélec's album is a testament to her enduring passion for classical music and her commitment to sharing its beauty and complexity with audiences worldwide. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that is sure to delight and inspire.
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: I. PréludeMaurice Ravel, Anne Queffélec
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: II. FugueMaurice Ravel, Anne Queffélec
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: III. ForlaneMaurice Ravel, Anne Queffélec
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: IV. RigaudonMaurice Ravel, Anne Queffélec
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: V. MenuetMaurice Ravel, Anne Queffélec
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin, M. 68: VI. ToccataMaurice Ravel, Anne Queffélec
Schubert: Fantasia for Piano Four-Hands in F Minor, Op. Posth. 103, D. 940: I. Allegro molto moderatoFranz Schubert, Anne Queffélec, Imogen Cooper
Schubert: Fantasia for Piano Four-Hands in F Minor, Op. Posth. 103, D. 940: II. LargoFranz Schubert, Anne Queffélec, Imogen Cooper
Schubert: Fantasy in C Minor, D. 2eFranz Schubert, Anne Queffélec, Imogen Cooper
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata in B Minor, Kk. 27Domenico Scarlatti, Anne Queffélec
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, Kk. 9 "Pastorale"Domenico Scarlatti, Anne Queffélec
Satie: 3 Gymnopédies: No. 1, Lent et douloureuxErik Satie, Anne Queffélec
Satie: 3 Gymnopédies: No. 2, Lent et tristeErik Satie, Anne Queffélec
Satie: 3 Gymnopédies: No. 3, Lent et graveErik Satie, Anne Queffélec
Satie: 6 Gnossiennes: No. 1, LentErik Satie, Anne Queffélec
Satie: 6 Gnossiennes: No. 2, Avec étonnementErik Satie, Anne Queffélec
Satie: 6 Gnossiennes: No. 3, LentErik Satie, Anne Queffélec
Satie: 6 Gnossiennes: No. 4, LentErik Satie, Anne Queffélec
Satie: 6 Gnossiennes: No. 5, ModéréErik Satie, Anne Queffélec
Satie: 6 Gnossiennes: No. 6, Avec conviction et avec une tristesse rigoureuseErik Satie, Anne Queffélec
Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: I. AllegramenteMaurice Ravel, Anne Queffélec, Alain Lombard, Orchestre Philharmonique De Strasbourg
Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: II. Adagio assaiMaurice Ravel, Anne Queffélec, Alain Lombard, Orchestre Philharmonique De Strasbourg
Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: III. PrestoMaurice Ravel, Anne Queffélec, Alain Lombard, Orchestre Philharmonique De Strasbourg
Debussy: 12 Études, CD 143, L. 136: No. 1, Pour les cinq doigtsClaude Debussy, Anne Queffélec
Debussy: 12 Études, CD 143, L. 136: No. 2, Pour les tiercesClaude Debussy, Anne Queffélec
Debussy: 12 Études, CD 143, L. 136: No. 3, Pour les quartesClaude Debussy, Anne Queffélec
Debussy: 12 Études, CD 143, L. 136: No. 4, Pour les sixtesClaude Debussy, Anne Queffélec
Debussy: 12 Études, CD 143, L. 136: No. 5, Pour les octavesClaude Debussy, Anne Queffélec
Debussy: 12 Études, CD 143, L. 136: No. 6, Pour les huit doigtsClaude Debussy, Anne Queffélec
Debussy: 12 Études, CD 143, L. 136: No. 7, Pour les degrés chromatiquesClaude Debussy, Anne Queffélec
Debussy: 12 Études, CD 143, L. 136: No. 8, Pour les agrémentsClaude Debussy, Anne Queffélec
Debussy: 12 Études, CD 143, L. 136: No. 9, Pour les notes répétéesClaude Debussy, Anne Queffélec
Debussy: 12 Études, CD 143, L. 136: No. 10, Pour les sonorités opposéesClaude Debussy, Anne Queffélec
Debussy: 12 Études, CD 143, L. 136: No. 11, Pour les arpèges composésClaude Debussy, Anne Queffélec
Debussy: 12 Études, CD 143, L. 136: No. 12, Pour les accordsClaude Debussy, Anne Queffélec
Schubert: 4 Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899: No. 1 in C MinorFranz Schubert, Anne Queffélec
Schubert: 4 Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899: No. 2 in E-Flat MajorFranz Schubert, Anne Queffélec
Schubert: 4 Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899: No. 3 in G-Flat MajorFranz Schubert, Anne Queffélec
Schubert: 4 Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899: No. 4 in A-Flat MajorFranz Schubert, Anne Queffélec
Chopin: Fantaisie-impromptu in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 66Frédéric Chopin, Anne Queffélec
Chopin: Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor, Op. 20Frédéric Chopin, Anne Queffélec
Chopin: Scherzo No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 31Frédéric Chopin, Anne Queffélec
Chopin: Scherzo No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 39Frédéric Chopin, Anne Queffélec
Chopin: Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54Frédéric Chopin, Anne Queffélec
Liszt: Liebesträume, S. 541: No. 3 in A-Flat MajorFranz Liszt, Anne Queffélec
Poulenc: Concerto for Two Pianos in D Minor, FP 61: I. Allegro ma non troppoFrancis Poulenc, Jean-Bernard Pommier, Anne Queffélec, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox
Poulenc: Concerto for Two Pianos in D Minor, FP 61: II. LarghettoFrancis Poulenc, Jean-Bernard Pommier, Anne Queffélec, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox
Poulenc: Concerto for Two Pianos in D Minor, FP 61: III. Finale. Allegro moltoFrancis Poulenc, Jean-Bernard Pommier, Anne Queffélec, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox
Haydn: Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Hob. XVIII:11: I. Vivace (Cadenza by Badura-Skoda)Joseph Haydn, Anne Queffélec, Armin Jordan, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Haydn: Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Hob. XVIII:11: II. Un poco adagio (Cadenza by Badura-Skoda)Joseph Haydn, Anne Queffélec, Armin Jordan, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
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