Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Sophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté's piano sonatas with "Eckhardt-Gramatté: The Six Piano Sonatas." Released on Centrediscs in 2012, this album is a testament to the composer's unique musical language and technical prowess. Spanning nearly two hours, the collection showcases six sonatas, each offering a distinct journey through a variety of emotions and landscapes.
From the introspective and lyrical passages to the rhythmic and grotesque, Eckhardt-Gramatté's compositions are as diverse as they are engaging. The sonatas are titled and structured in a way that paints vivid pictures, such as the stormy and resolute "Biscaya" and the liberated and fiery "Befreite." The final sonata, "Klavierstücke," offers a playful and grotesque contrast to the more traditional structures of the earlier works.
Eckhardt-Gramatté's innovative use of rhythm, harmony, and form makes this album a fascinating exploration of her musical genius. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Piano Sonata No. 1, E45: I. Allegro moderatoSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 1, E45: II. AndanteSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 1, E45: III. AllegroSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 2, E46, "Biscaya": I. Landscape: Lento ma non troppoSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 2, E46, "Biscaya": II. Storm: Allegro resolutoSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 2, E46, "Biscaya": III. Lonesome Biscaya after storm: AndanteSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 2, E46, "Biscaya": IV. Final (el Puerto): AllegroSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 3, E52: I. Lento: Allegro ma non troppoSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 3, E52: II. Landlicher tanz (Rondo): Vivo e marcatoSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 3, E52: III. Kronung: Largo sostenutoSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 3, E52: IV. Spanischer tanz (Villa rosa): Lebhaft rhythmischSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 4, E68, "Befreite": I. Allegro agitato e con fuocoSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 4, E68, "Befreite": II. Nocturne. LentoSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 4, E68, "Befreite": III. La corrida de ratas del campo: Prestissimo e molto precisoSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 4, E68, "Befreite": IV. PrecisoSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 5, E126, "Klavierstucke": I. Massig, jedoch lustiges Tempo, grotesk, rhythmisch - II. Ruhiger, frei fantasierend, klangsinnlich und nicht schleppendSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 5, E126, "Klavierstucke": III. Vivo ma non troppoSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 6, E130, "3 Klavierstücke": I. For the left hand alone: Prestissimo e molto precisoSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 6, E130, "3 Klavierstücke": II. For the right hand alone: Lustig und mit WitzSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
Piano Sonata No. 6, E130, "3 Klavierstücke": III. For both hands: Vivo assai e marcatoSophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté, Marc-André Hamelin
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