Embark on a captivating journey through the centuries with Thierry De Brunhoff's latest album, "Le piano d'Ulysse - De Haendel à Debussy." This exquisite collection of classical piano pieces, set to release on April 16, 2025, under Warner Classics, offers a delightful blend of well-known masterpieces and hidden gems.
De Brunhoff's virtuosity shines as he navigates through compositions by some of the most celebrated composers in history. The album opens with Handel's enchanting "The Harmonious Blacksmith" and Daquin's charming "Le coucou," setting a playful tone that continues with Couperin's "Sœur Monique" and Mozart's whimsical "La tartine de beurre." The iconic "Alla Turca" from Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 11 and Beethoven's lively "6 Écossaises" are among the highlights, showcasing De Brunhoff's technical prowess and musical sensitivity.
The album also features introspective pieces like Schubert's "6 Moments musicaux" and Chopin's "Minute Waltz," demonstrating De Brunhoff's ability to convey a wide range of emotions. Schumann's "Album für die Jungend" and "Waldszenen" offer a glimpse into the composer's imaginative world, while Mendelssohn's "Spinner's Song" and Fauré's "Berceuse" from the "Dolly Suite" add a touch of elegance and refinement.
De Brunhoff's interpretations of Ravel's "Laideronnette" and Rachmaninov's "Polichinelle" are particularly noteworthy, revealing his deep understanding of these complex works. The album concludes with two Debussy pieces, "Clair de lune" and "Golliwog's Cake-Walk," which De Brunhoff performs with a delicate touch and a keen ear for detail.
With a duration of 44 minutes, "Le piano d'Ulysse - De Haendel à Debussy" is a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the piano repertoire, spanning from the Baroque era to the early 20th century. Thierry De Brunhoff's impeccable technique and expressive playing make this album a true delight for classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Tracks
Handel: Keyboard Suite No. 5 in E Major, HWV 430: IV. Air and Variations "The Harmonious Blacksmith"George Frideric Handel, Thierry De Brunhoff
Daquin: Livre de pièces de clavecin, Suite No. 3: Le coucouLouis-Claude Daquin, Thierry De Brunhoff
Couperin: Troisième livre de pièces de clavecin, Dix-huitième ordre: III. Sœur MoniqueFrançois Couperin, Thierry De Brunhoff
Mozart: La tartine de beurreWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Thierry De Brunhoff
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 "Alla Turca": III. Allegretto. Turkish MarchWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Thierry De Brunhoff
Beethoven: 6 Écossaises, WoO 83Ludwig van Beethoven, Thierry De Brunhoff
Schubert: 6 Moments musicaux, Op. 94, D. 780: No. 3 in F MinorFranz Schubert, Thierry De Brunhoff
Chopin: Waltz No. 6 in D-Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1 "Minute Waltz"Frédéric Chopin, Thierry De Brunhoff
Schumann: Album für die Jungend, Op. 68: No. 10, Fröhlicher Landmann, von der Arbeit zurückkehrendRobert Schumann, Thierry De Brunhoff
Schumann: Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 7, Vogel als ProphetRobert Schumann, Thierry De Brunhoff
Mendelssohn: Songs Without Words, Book VI, Op. 67: No. 4, Presto, MWV U182 "Spinner's Song"Felix Mendelssohn, Thierry De Brunhoff
Fauré: Dolly Suite Op. 56: No. 1, Berceuse (Arr. Cortot for Solo Piano)Gabriel Fauré, Thierry De Brunhoff
Ravel: Ma mère l'Oye, M. 60: No. 5, Laideronnette, impératrice des pagodes (Arr. Charlot for Solo Piano)Maurice Ravel, Thierry De Brunhoff
Rachmaninov: 5 morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3: No. 4, PolichinelleSergei Rachmaninoff, Thierry De Brunhoff
Bartók: Mikrokosmos, Sz. 107, Book VI: No. 142, From the Diary of a FlyBéla Bartók, Thierry De Brunhoff
Debussy: Suite bergamasque, CD 82, L. 75: No. 3, Clair de luneClaude Debussy, Thierry De Brunhoff
Debussy: Children's Corner, CD 119, L. 113: No. 6, Golliwog's Cake-WalkClaude Debussy, Thierry De Brunhoff
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