Lisa Smirnova - Handel: The Eight Suites (2011)
Artist: Lisa Smirnova
Title: Handel: The Eight Suites
Year Of Release: 2011
Label: ECM New Series
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (image+.cue,log,scans)
Total Time: 01:45:23
Total Size: 383 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist: Title: Handel: The Eight Suites
Year Of Release: 2011
Label: ECM New Series
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (image+.cue,log,scans)
Total Time: 01:45:23
Total Size: 383 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview
CD 1:
01. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.2 in F major, HWV 427- Adagio [0:03:33.23]
02. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.2 in F major, HWV 427- Allegro [0:02:08.61]
03. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.2 in F major, HWV 427- Adagio [0:01:44.38]
04. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.2 in F major, HWV 427- Allegro [0:02:00.37]
05. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.8 in F minor, HWV 433- Prelude- Adagio [0:01:50.33]
06. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.8 in F minor, HWV 433- Allegro [0:02:47.15]
07. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.8 in F minor, HWV 433- Allemande [0:03:13.13]
08. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.8 in F minor, HWV 433- Courante [0:01:35.42]
09. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.8 in F minor, HWV 433- Gigue [0:02:11.62]
10. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.4 in E minor, HWV 429- Allegro [0:03:09.00]
11. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.4 in E minor, HWV 429- Allemande [0:02:15.07]
12. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.4 in E minor, HWV 429- Courante [0:02:04.06]
13. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.4 in E minor, HWV 429- Sarabande [0:04:39.11]
14. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.4 in E minor, HWV 429- Gigue [0:01:58.64]
15. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.5 in E major (-The Harmonious Blacksmith-), HWV 430- Prelude [0:01:38.50]
16. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.5 in E major (-The Harmonious Blacksmith-), HWV 430- Allemande [0:04:22.42]
17. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.5 in E major (-The Harmonious Blacksmith-), HWV 430- Courante [0:01:46.09]
18. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.5 in E major (-The Harmonious Blacksmith-), HWV 430- Air - Double 1 - 5 [0:03:49.69]
CD 2:
01. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.3 in D minor, HWV 428- Prelude. Presto [0:01:17.21]
02. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.3 in D minor, HWV 428- Allegro [0:03:05.13]
03. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.3 in D minor, HWV 428- Allemande [0:03:44.12]
04. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.3 in D minor, HWV 428- Courante [0:01:43.33]
05. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.3 in D minor, HWV 428- Air - Double 1 - 5 [0:08:37.71]
06. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.3 in D minor, HWV 428- Presto [0:04:28.34]
07. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.6 in F sharp minor, HWV 431- Prelude [0:01:31.14]
08. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.6 in F sharp minor, HWV 431- Largo [0:02:32.31]
09. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.6 in F sharp minor, HWV 431- Allegro [0:02:00.74]
10. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.6 in F sharp minor, HWV 431- Gigue. Presto [0:02:48.67]
11. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.1 in A major, HWV 426- Prelude [0:01:50.03]
12. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.1 in A major, HWV 426- Allemande [0:03:21.08]
13. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.1 in A major, HWV 426- Courante [0:02:23.22]
14. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.1 in A major, HWV 426- Gigue [0:03:01.38]
15. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.7 in G minor, HWV 432- Ouverture [0:03:09.08]
16. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.7 in G minor, HWV 432- Andante [0:03:09.48]
17. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.7 in G minor, HWV 432- Allegro [0:01:32.54]
18. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.7 in G minor, HWV 432- Sarabande [0:02:47.71]
19. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.7 in G minor, HWV 432- Gigue [0:01:27.12]
20. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.7 in G minor, HWV 432- Passacaille [0:03:56.64]
Performers:
Lisa Smirnova – piano
ECM New Series debut for the exceptional Russian-born pianist Lisa Smirnova, playing Handel’s Eight Great Suites (1720), also known as “The Eight London Suites” or “Suites de Pièces pour le Clavecin” – by any name, major pieces in the keyboard literature. Outstanding artists from Glenn Gould to Keith Jarrett have been drawn to these suites, but there are very few recordings of all eight, either on piano or harpsichord, currently on the market. Smirnova opts for the modern piano. She had been working rigorously on the Suites for five years prior to undertaking this recording, making many discoveries.
The 1720 edition of Suites – HWV 426-433 – is considered by many the most important collection of Handel’s early works. Published by the composer himself, it includes works from both his Hamburg and English periods, all extensively revised by the composer, right through the printing process.
Educated at Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Conservatory, the Salzburg Mozarteum, and with Maria Curcio and Robert Levin, Smirnova (born in Moscow, currently living in Austria) burst onto the classical scene in 1992 with a well-received debut at Carnegie Hall when she was only 20. In 1993, she received the Brahms Prize at the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, the first pianist ever to be honoured with this award, and her concert activities have extended to international concert podia in Europe, Asia and the USA. She has a long relationship with the Far East – since 2007 she has been Artistic Director of the Nagasaki-Ojika International Music Festival.
Smirnova’s repertoire extends across the centuries – she has collaborated with contemporary composers including Kancheli, Silvestrov and Rihm, and won international awards for her recordings of Bach on MDG. Other widely-praised recordings include her account of Bloch’s works for viola and piano with Daniel Raiskin, on BMG/Arte Nova.
The 1720 edition of Suites – HWV 426-433 – is considered by many the most important collection of Handel’s early works. Published by the composer himself, it includes works from both his Hamburg and English periods, all extensively revised by the composer, right through the printing process.
Educated at Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Conservatory, the Salzburg Mozarteum, and with Maria Curcio and Robert Levin, Smirnova (born in Moscow, currently living in Austria) burst onto the classical scene in 1992 with a well-received debut at Carnegie Hall when she was only 20. In 1993, she received the Brahms Prize at the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, the first pianist ever to be honoured with this award, and her concert activities have extended to international concert podia in Europe, Asia and the USA. She has a long relationship with the Far East – since 2007 she has been Artistic Director of the Nagasaki-Ojika International Music Festival.
Smirnova’s repertoire extends across the centuries – she has collaborated with contemporary composers including Kancheli, Silvestrov and Rihm, and won international awards for her recordings of Bach on MDG. Other widely-praised recordings include her account of Bloch’s works for viola and piano with Daniel Raiskin, on BMG/Arte Nova.
