Ravinia festival official site pianist marcandre hamelin. Although primarily a performer, hamelin has composed music throughout his career. Marcandre hamelin will perform a recital of mozart, debussy and schubert, along with his own works, 3 p. New yorker writer alex ross considers him legendary. Browse and buy sheet music by the composer marcandre hamelin b. Marcs new album feinbergs piano sonatas 16 is being released by hyperion on february 28.
Piano music by marcandre hamelin by cochran, keith. Hamelin is an etude kind of guy, if you know what i mean. Pianist marcandre hamelin has emerged as one of the marvels of the twentyfirst century. These qualities are at the fore in a program that explores the hazy harmonies and delicate timbres of debussy, the power and poetry of liszt, and music by other master pianistcomposers. He triumphantly masters the extraordinary technical difficulties and contrapuntal complexities this composer presents. Let me get the score, and we can listen on youtube. Hamelin is recognized worldwide for the coloristic poetry and technical brilliance of his performances of the classic repertoire, as well as for. Few living pianists can match his transparency of articulation, rhythmic and tonal control and cunning virtuoso strength, and these characteristics are resoundingly illustrated in his recordings and concert performances of a vast range of nineteenth and twentiethcentury repertoire. Marcandre hamelin has ample opportunity to display his phenomenal technique and flamboyant style, yet his playing is only as moving as kapustins hollow pieces allow.
At the height of his fame in the 1830s and 1840s he was, alongside his friends and colleagues frederic chopin and franz liszt, among the leading pianists in paris, a city in which he spent virtually his entire life. Paganini etudes transcribed and arranged for piano by liszt compound an appealing challenge for each pianist, but only few are in full possession of the required virtuosity to approach them. Nov 01, 2017 the washington post wrote that pianist marcandre hamelins technical facility is breathtaking. Marcandre hamelin, 1992 provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises rarities of piano music 1992. Born in montreal, marcandre hamelin is the recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the german record critics association. The piano quivers and trembles under his thunderous assault, but his sensitivity is also superb. This set of virtuoso etudes by marc andre hamelin, one of the worlds leading pianists, was composed over a span of 25 years. It includes both original character pieces and also works that incorporate elements of, or refer back, to works by wellknown composers. Browse edition peters from edition peters at sheet music plus.
Although best known as a performer, renowned pianist marcandre hamelin has composed music throughout his awardwinning career. Hamelin has done a brilliant job of combining the three etudes op. Hamelin is recognized worldwide for the originality and technical proficiency of his performances of the classic repertoire. In this latest recording, hyperion presents marcandre hamelin in a state of jazz, as he turns his attention to the music of. Pianist marcandre hamelin is known worldwide for his unrivaled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique in the great works of the established repertoire, as well as for his intrepid exploration of the rarities of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries in concert and on disc. Con intimissimo sentimento included with score rarities of piano music at festival at schloss vor husum. The eagerly awaited concert was breathtaking, as usual. Hyperions recording is fine, but a bit too resonant, and the piano is slightly distant. Marcandre hamelin is definitely one of those very few who can convey in such a repertory more than merely the keyboard wizardry. Since then, we have heard hamelin play at newport, and collected his other recordings, including the fiercely difficult godowskychopin etudes.
Nov 17, 2018 nearly three decades have passed since marcandre hamelin emerged as the new titan of solo piano. Marcandre hamelin composer buy sheet music and scores. Chamber ensemble solo instrument fanfares for 3 trumpets 2003 approximate. The music of samuil feinberg is championed by hamelin, whose performances are sensitive to all its shadows and anxieties while being of course fully equal to the prodigious technical demands. His recent recordings of alkan and haydn were universally acclaimed in the highest terms. Pianist marcandre hamelins unique blend of musicianship and virtuosity brings forth interpretations remarkable for their freedom, originality, and prodigious mastery of the pianos resources. Redefining virtuosity in marcandre hamelins 12 etudes in.
New york times critic harold schonberg reverently described him as a super virtuoso after his new york debut, and by 1988 the same daily didnt hesitate to compare him to such piano giants as pollini and brendel. Pianist marcandre hamelin can play anything just dont. About marcandre hamelin pianist marcandre hamelin is known worldwide for his unrivalled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique in the great works of the established repertoire, as well as for his intrepid exploration of the rarities of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries in concert and on disc. The pianophile population has been clamouring for this disc for some time. Marc andre hamelin is definitely one of those very few who can convey in such a repertory more than merely the keyboard wizardry. When its two of the worlds best, the electricity can light up a city. Marcandre hamelin is ranked among the elite of world pianists of our time. All enquiries concerning marcandre hamelin are welcome. In addition to 12 etudes in all the minor keys 19862009, con intimissimo sentimento 19862000, and theme and variations cathys variations 2007, mr. Marcandre hamelins technical and interpretative brilliance over an extraordinarily wide range of repertoire has placed him firmly in the top rank of living pianists.
Alkans symphony for solo piano, which hamelin recently recorded, was actually discovered by his father when marcandre was only eight. It is believed that if a score did exist, it was likely destroyed during world war ii, along with many of godowskys other works. Hamelin himself has shown a marked penchant for this era in the last few years. An acclaimed recitalist and soloist, he has performed with many of the. September 5, 1961 montreal, quebec, canada the frenchcanadian pianist and composer, marcandre hamelin, began his piano studies at the age of 5 and was 9 years old when he won the top prize in a canadian music competition. The ending, in particular, is just beyond belief, it is so exciting. He describes how composing has brought unexpected insights and rewards. Hamelin, marc andre all works by this person are still under in canada, the eu, japan, and elsewhere and are thus subject to deletion. May 17, 2016 marc andre hamelin will perform a recital of mozart, debussy and schubert, along with his own works, 3 p. Reproduction by any means of all or any part or parts of all musical works printed or otherwise by marcandre hamelin and its sale hire or distribution except by prior written consent of marcandre hamelin or his authorised agents or suppliers shall constitute infringement of and is therefore unlawful. Aug 26, 2010 pianist marcandre hamelin has also been writing music since he was five. This set of virtuoso etudes by marcandre hamelin, one of the worlds leading pianists, was composed over a span of 25 years. Although a lauded composer in his own right, he has staked his performance career on definitive interpretations of landmark works, cultivating a reputation for technical sophistication and musical bravado. Courtesy sim canetty clarke this article is more than 3 years old.
This time he performed french popular songs and some of the most technically challenging classics in the repertoire. The new york times called leif ove andsnes a pianist of magisterial elegance, power, and insight. Title douze etudes dans toutes les tons mineurs en deux suites composer alkan, charlesvalentin. When a great pianist takes the carnegie hall stage, its a highvoltage experience. Hamelin, marcandre all works by this person are still under in canada, the eu, japan, and elsewhere and are thus subject to deletion. Marcandre hamelins 12 etudes, written over a period of nearly twentyfive years, have already achieved cult status by reputation as pianistic. One would be more right in thinking it has to do with a. Mirroring the lost tradition of composerpianists specific to the 19th century, his music stands nowadays as an exception. Hamelin makes his home in the boston area with his wife, cathy fuller. Marcandre hamelin in a state of jazz cda67656 hyperion. Marc andre hamelin even if this etude bears the same name as a wellknown constellation, it doesnt directly relate to astronomy. Marc s new album feinbergs piano sonatas 16 is being released by hyperion on february 28. As such, his collection 12 etudes in all the minor keys, written over a period of almost twentyfive years and published by peters edition in 2010, is a purposeful contribution towards.
We have been following marc andre hamelin since his early recording of charles valentin alkans concerto for piano. Marcandre hamelin has added his name to the extensive list of pianistcomposers who have designed technical studies etudes for keyboard, familiar names such as fryderyk franciszek chopin, franz liszt, sergei rachmaninoff and robert schumann. A modern liszt marcandre hamelins composes for the. Marcandre hamelin, oc, cq born september 5, 1961, is a canadian virtuoso pianist and composer. This weekend, marcandre hamelin will perform polonaisefantaisie in aflat major, op. Godowsky studies on chopins etudes hamelin 33 by rafael caterina. Marc andre hamelin plays bachbusoni chaconne part 2 of 2 by tompilk.