Jonathan Fournel - Chopin & Szymanowski (2024) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Variations in B-Flat Minor, Op. 3
02. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: I. Allegro maestoso
03. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: II. Scherzo. Molto vivace
04. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: III. Largo
05. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: IV. Finale. Presto non tanto
06. Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Introduction. Andante doloroso rubato
07. Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Tema. Andantino semplice
08. Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 1. Meno mosso
09. Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 2. Agitato
10. Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 3. Lento mesto ma poco agitato
11. Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 4. Allegro molto agitato
12. Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 5. Andantino
13. Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 6. Andante dolcissimo
14. Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 7. Più mosso
15. Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 8. Marcia funebre
16. Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 9. Più mosso. Allegro
17. Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 10. Finale. Allegro vivo - Maestoso

After a first Brahms recital that made a great impression (Alpha 851) and Mozart concertos (Alpha 1039) praised by the press for their naturalness (Gramophone) and fluidity (Le Monde), Jonathan Fournel, winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition at the age of 27 and now an important figure on the international stage, has decided to record a programme that he has already performed extensively in concert: "I like Chopin's 3rd Sonata because the melodic lines don't need any embellishments, they're already beautiful -- in the same way that the Mona Lisa doesn't need any make-up. The same is true for Szymanowski's more virtuoso pieces. Szymanowski is a bit like a Scriabin who developed at full speed and who at times approached the Viennese style. I like that because there's research to be done inside, but it's not virtuosity a la Rachmaninov. What I like about these composers is that every element counts and expresses something."

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