I gave this complete set of leopold godowskys studies on chopins etudes or etudes on the etudes played by marcandre hamelin only four stars because this may not all be really music to listen to, but instead ultimate piano studies for the professional virtuoso to practice to make the hands particularly the left stronger, and practically develop a separate brain for each. Stylistically the set is very varied, and it wonderfully displays the mastery hamelin has over the style and texture of various pianistcomposers alkan, godowsky, liszt, prokofiev, scarlatti etc. Marcandre hamelin, etude no 3 dapres paganiniliszt. Marcandre hamelin is ranked among the elite of world pianists of our time. In 2019, hamelin joined the takacs quartet for a hyperion album of erno dohnanyis chamber music. As i listened with tearful eyes of joy, i am in a rapture of the mindblowing piano perfomance of hamelin who can play the notes of the scores of alkan, liszt, and chopin and of the luxurious melodies, romantic rhythms, and edgy modern european etudes that is the synthesis of. Looking for concert agents and art directors, ready to play long tours. This page lists all recordings of berceuse in d flat major, op. Marcandre hamelin, oc, cq born september 5, 1961, is a canadian virtuoso pianist and. Your browser doesnt seem to have a pdf viewer, please download the pdf to. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. 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.
Hamelin and hyperion have come up with an unusual and interesting program, balancing wellknown liszt transcriptions against allbutunknown ones. Let me get the score, and we can listen on youtube. List of hamelins interpretations in the youtube video. This melodic figuration is accompanied by the left hand in staccato chords and. Hamelin plays chopingodowsky etudes selections youtube. The cd is comprised of original material written over a 24 year period, featuring 12 etudes in all the minor keys, little nocturne, five movements from a set of pieces titled con intimissimo sentimento, and finally, a theme and variations. Published by les editions dobermanyppan digital zy. Marcandre hamelins etudes for piano 12 in all the minor keys have circulated privately among pianists for decades, and hamelin himself has recorded a few previously, but now hyperion offers the definitive collection, with the scores published simultaneously by peters. Hamelin s etude set is surely pianistically the most important set of piano etudes published since ligeti. Henle publishers, the fingerings here are by marcandre hamelin, one of the outstanding pianists of our time. Redefining virtuosity in marcandre hamelins 12 etudes in. Marcandre hamelin two etudes from the twelve etudes in minor keys. The ending, in particular, is just beyond belief, it is so exciting.
United states usa 1898 1937 252 sheet music 340 mp3 10 midi. Arriving home, i looked the guy up on youtube and soon found my admiration for his playing grow in leaps and bounds. Marcandre hamelin, 1992 provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises rarities of piano music 1992. Cda67789 and audiovideo from live performances youtube clips. Oct 31, 2010 marcandre hamelin hyperion cda67789 up to now, the montrealborn bostonbased pianist marcandre hamelin has been rightly regarded as something of a pianistic supernova, a musician whose technical prowess and innate musicality have gone hand in hand with his efforts at promoting piano music by lesserknown composers. Leopold godowsky, frederic chopin, marcandre hamelin godowsky. Lets just hope that hamelins music finds a home under the fingers of other pianists as well. Not being satisfied with godowsky rolling two chopin etudes into one, you have the audacity to shoehorn all three a minor chopin etudes into a twominutefifteensecond timeslot, with extraordinary sleight of hand and sleight of ear. But technically hes performed some of the most difficult piano pieces ever written, e. The williams college department of music presents pianist marcandre hamelin performing on wednesday, nov.
A performer of nearsuperhuman technical prowess the new york times, 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 19 th, 20 th, and 21 st centuries in concert and on disc earning him. Godowsky, 53 studies on chopins etudes rolfs music blog. Since then, we have heard hamelin play at newport, and collected his other recordings, including the fiercely difficult godowskychopin etudes. Godowskys studies on chopins etudes have achieved a legendary status among piano enthusiasts. This passionate study, a very fast presto con fuoco, features continuous sixteenth notes semiquavers, in perpetuum mobile fashion involving both hands. Feel free to subscribe and click the bell to receiv. Youtube gramophone is brought to you by mark allen group. A selection from leopold godowskys extraordinary set of 54 studies on chopins etudes, played by marcandre hamelin. Another category of piece in his recitals seems to be lengthy but unusual pieces e.
Marcandre hamelin its all about the music klara blijf verwonderd. If anybody has a score for the complete etudes by hamelin please message me. Hamelins etude set is surely pianistically the most important set of piano etudes published since ligeti. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from nikolai kapustin. The paganini etudes are among liszts betterknown piano works, a heartfelt tribute to the violin virtuoso who inspired liszt to greater heights of piano virtuosity. Heres the list of studies played, with starting times and durations. Marcandre hamelin fanclub by youtuber madlovba3 home. Few areas of the repertoire have such a notorious reputation for technical difficulty and audacious compositional invention. Hamelin is an etude kind of guy, if you know what i mean. Lets just hope that hamelin s music finds a home under the fingers of other pianists as well. The pianophile population has been clamouring for this disc for some time. This page has been realized thanks to the very precious contribution by segundo g.
Leichtentritt states that the melodic character resulting from the use of black keys is based on the pentatonic scale to which the piece owes its strangely playful, attractively primitive tint. Leopold godowsky 18701938 is one of the magic names from the socalled golden age of pianists, best remembered today for his elaborate viennese waltz arrangements, his 53 studies on chopin etudes also recorded by marcandre hamelin on hyperion, and one charming piece in particular, alt wien. H3 1911 camera canon 5d foldoutcount 0 identifier uneanciennemusca00hame identifierark. This piece is from hamelins 12 minor etudes, and probably one of most known one among them.
It uses the theme from pagani read more variations on a theme of paganini2011 m. This work is characterized by the rapid triplet figuration played by the right hand exclusively on black keys. It was first published in 1833 in france, 1 germany, 2 and england 3 as the fourth piece of his etudes op. Far from being disrespectful maltreatments of chopins masterpieces, godowskys elaborations aim to extend the limits of modern piano technique. Leopold godowsky, frederic chopin, marcandre hamelin. Pianist marcandre hamelin unearths forgotten composers and. Piano level 4 digital download composed by marcandre hamelin. Marcandre hamelins 12 etudes, written over a period of nearly twentyfive years, have already achieved cult status by reputation as pianistic challenges beyond the reach of most.
Im alex hamel, im a singersongwriter and i share covers, as well as original material here on youtube. All musical examples from marcandre hamelins 12 etudes in all the. Not to start another silly comparison but hamelin is technically the best im not saying hes a better pianist. Marcandre hamelin telecharger et ecouter les albums. Mirroring the lost tradition of composerpianists specific to the 19th century, his music stands nowadays as an exception.
Kapustin piano concerto pdf downloadgolkes download. Two of the etudes were recorded previously, but there is no sonic disparity between these earlier tracks and the more recent ones. Born in montreal, quebec, marcandre hamelin began his piano studies at the age of five. There is even an excellent quality youtube video with hamelin playing 5 of these studies thanks to karen for providing this link. Courtesy sim canetty clarke this article is more than 3 years old.
The two etudes culminate in the third etude, which reunites both hands both hands playing the exact same notes at incredible speed. Redefining virtuosity in marcandre hamelins 12 etudes in all the. We have been following marc andre hamelin since his early recording of charles valentin alkans concerto for piano. Listen to music from nikolai kapustin like eight concert etudes op.
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