Hélène Grimaud - Hélène Grimaud plays Valentin Silvestrov (2022) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Silvestrov: Bagatelles I-XIII-Bagatelle I
02. Silvestrov: Bagatelles I-XIII-Bagatelle II
03. Silvestrov: Bagatelles I-XIII-Bagatelle III
04. Silvestrov: Two Dialogues with Postscript-I. Wedding Waltz
05. Silvestrov: Two Dialogues with Postscript-II. Postlude
06. Silvestrov: Two Dialogues with Postscript-III. Morning Serenade
07. Silvestrov: The Messenger (For Piano Solo)

Known for her poetic expression and peerless technical control, French pianist Hélène Grimaud is one of the most sought-after artists performing with leading orchestras, in chamber music, and in solo recitals internationally and is an exclusive Deutsche Grammophon recording artist. A multi-faceted Renaissance woman with a deep dedication to her musical career, Hélène also nurtures passionate environmental, literary, and artistic interests.

Born in Kiev in 1937, Valentin Silvestrov is probably the best-known Ukrainian composer. He studied at the Kiev Conservatory. However, his 1963 first symphony, which he presented at the composition exam there, met with rejection, as works in the style of socialist realism were expected at the time. His music, on the other hand, was avant-garde. Around 1970, his style changed to a kind of "neo-romanticism," after which his compositions became more widespread. He also became known in Western Europe and especially in the USA. It is not by chance that his name is often mentioned in the same breath as Arvo Pärt, Pēteris Vasks or Gija Kantscheli. After the end of the Soviet Union, he was awarded prestigious art prizes and the Order of Merit of Ukraine.

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