Pascal Dusapin - Dusapin: À Quia (LP)

Immerse yourself in the avant-garde world of Pascal Dusapin with his 2003 album "Dusapin: À Quia." This captivating collection showcases Dusapin's mastery of modern classical music, blending chamber music elements with his distinctive avant-garde style. The album features a series of seven piano études, each a testament to Dusapin's intricate compositional technique and innovative approach to the piano repertoire. The pièce de résistance is the three-movement piano concerto "À Quia," performed by the Orchestre de Paris under the baton of Christoph Eschenbach, with Ian Pace delivering a virtuoso performance on the piano. Dusapin, a prolific French composer born in 1955, is known for his unique contributions to contemporary classical music, and this album is a prime example of his artistic vision. With a total runtime of 1 hour and 22 minutes, "Dusapin: À Quia" is a compelling journey through the mind of one of today's most intriguing composers.