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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Massenet and Franck - Music for Piano and Orchestra
Idil Biret (piano); Irina Nikotina (violin, Massenet Concerto) Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Alain Pâris French music of the late 19th and early 20th century abounds in
fine symphonies and concertos that are rarely explored. During the
symphonic revival initiated by Camille Saint-Saëns and César
Franck, several famous virtuosos encouraged composers to write
new works that were to leave their mark on the repertoire. One
of those musicians was the pianist Louis Diémer, for whom César
Franck composed his famous Variations symphoniques. But we tend
to forget that this masterpiece came into being largely thanks to
the previous success of Franck's symphonic poem for piano and
orchestra, based on a poem by Victor Hugo, Les Djinns. At a time when composers were trying to get away
from the traditional image of music, it opened up a new path that others were to follow. Massenet's Piano
Concerto represents the lesser-known side of a very great composer, who is remembered above all for his
operas. It combines virtuosity and sensitivity, refinement and lyricism, not to forget the 'exotic' touch in the
final movement, with the inspiration of Slovakian folk music. "My favourite disciple Idil Biret...This genius pianist belongs to the class of elect musicians of our time." Wilhelm Kempff | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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"Biret's bold, meaty technique fits the music well"
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| |  | Idil Biret Beethoven Edition - Volume 1Piano Sonatas Volume 1
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| |  | Idil Biret Beethoven Edition - Volume 2Symphonies Volume 1
“From the outset of the 1st Symphony one feels that Idil Biret grasps the size of Beethoven’s style. The polyphony is laid out in a relaxed way with little indulgence in point-making. She keeps her big line, and yet is thankfully sparing in her use of fortissimos. I especially admire how she is able to give the impression of a live performance in the Larghetto from the 2nd, and here, as in other slow movements, one is reminded that her mentor has been Wilhelm Kempff… This is a remarkable achievement.” Gramophone |
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| |  | Idil Biret Beethoven Edition - Volume 3Piano Concertos Volume 1
Idil Biret (piano) Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit |
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| |  | Idil Biret Beethoven Edition - Volume 4Piano Sonatas Volume 2
“Biret grasps the size of Beethoven’s style. The polyphony is laid out in a relaxed way with little indulgence in point making. She keeps the big line and yet is thankfully sparing in her use of fortissimos. The piano tone is sumptuous. Biret’s gentle and almost sensuous sonorities are really captivating. One is reminded that her mentor has been Wilhelm Kempff.” Gramophone |
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“Expressive immediacy… the recorded sound is well suited to the emotional directness of these performances” The Gramophone | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| | Chopin - Piano Favourites Volume 2
Chopin: | Waltz No. 14 in E minor, Op. post., KKIVa:15, B 56 Nocturne No. 5 in F sharp major, Op. 15 No. 2 Barcarolle in F sharp major, Op. 60 Prelude No. 17 in A flat major, Op. 28 No. 17 Ballade No. 3 in A flat major, Op. 47 Prelude No. 20 in C minor, Op. 28 No. 20 Berceuse in D flat major, Op. 57 Étude Op. 25 No. 1 in A flat major 'Aeolian Harp' Impromptu No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 29 Mazurka No. 13 in A minor, Op. 17 No. 4 Nocturne No. 20 in C sharp minor, Op. post. Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 31 Étude Op. 25 No. 9 in G flat major 'Butterfly' Waltz No. 5 in A flat major, Op. 42 Fantasia in F minor, Op. 49 |
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| |  | Complete ballet transcribed for piano by the composer
Gramophone Editor's Choice Award, November, 2003 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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