Debussy - Szymanowski by Rafal Blechacz - Uhune

ALBUM

As the winner of several prestigious piano competitions, Rafal Blechacz might be expected to record virtuoso showpieces and blockbuster concertos to demonstrate his phenomenal skills and prowess. Yet this album of mostly quiet solo piano works by Claude Debussy and Karol Szymanowski bespeaks an introspective and reflective nature, and Blechacz reveals much of his inner character in these impressionistic and post-Romantic pieces. They aren't without technical challenges, and Blechacz handles the intricacies of Debussy's elaborate filigree and Szymanowski's dense counterpoint with polished ease. But at the core of these works is a melancholy fin de siècle expression that is apparent in the evocative scene painting of Pour le piano and Estampes, and in the brooding and passionate melodies of the Sonata in C minor. This is a wonderful album to explore in solitude, and Blechacz's subtle playing is best appreciated at leisure, without distractions. Deutsche Grammophon delivers its usual immaculate sound, so every nuance of phrasing and dynamic change is audible.
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1. 1. Prélude

by Rafal Blechacz

Primary Artist: Rafal Blechacz; Main Performer
Performer: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Piano: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Composer: Claude Debussy; Composer
Producer: Arend Prohmann
Christian Leins; Production
Recording: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Assistant: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Producer: Arend Prohmann; Production
Studio Personnel: Rainer Maillard; Production

2. 2. Sarabande

by Rafal Blechacz

Primary Artist: Rafal Blechacz; Main Performer
Performer: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Piano: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Composer: Claude Debussy; Composer
Producer: Arend Prohmann
Christian Leins; Production
Recording: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Assistant: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Producer: Arend Prohmann; Production
Studio Personnel: Rainer Maillard; Production

3. 3. Toccata

by Rafal Blechacz

Primary Artist: Rafal Blechacz; Main Performer
Performer: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Piano: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Composer: Claude Debussy; Composer
Producer: Arend Prohmann
Christian Leins; Production
Recording: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Assistant: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Producer: Arend Prohmann; Production
Studio Personnel: Rainer Maillard; Production

4. 1. Pagodes

by Rafal Blechacz

Primary Artist: Rafal Blechacz; Main Performer
Performer: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Piano: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Composer: Claude Debussy; Composer
Producer: Arend Prohmann
Christian Leins; Production
Recording: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Assistant: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Producer: Arend Prohmann; Production
Studio Personnel: Rainer Maillard; Production

5. 2. Soirée dans Grenade

by Rafal Blechacz

Primary Artist: Rafal Blechacz; Main Performer
Performer: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Piano: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Composer: Claude Debussy; Composer
Producer: Arend Prohmann
Christian Leins; Production
Recording: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Assistant: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Producer: Arend Prohmann; Production
Studio Personnel: Rainer Maillard; Production

6. 3. Jardins sous la pluie

by Rafal Blechacz

Primary Artist: Rafal Blechacz; Main Performer
Performer: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Piano: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Composer: Claude Debussy; Composer
Producer: Arend Prohmann
Christian Leins; Production
Recording: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Assistant: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Producer: Arend Prohmann; Production
Studio Personnel: Rainer Maillard; Production

7. Debussy: L'Isle Joyeuse, L. 106

by Rafal Blechacz

Primary Artist: Rafal Blechacz; Main Performer
Performer: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Piano: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Composer: Claude Debussy; Composer
Producer: Arend Prohmann
Christian Leins; Production
Recording: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Assistant: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Producer: Arend Prohmann; Production
Studio Personnel: Rainer Maillard; Production

8. Prelude Lento, ma non troppo, rubato

by Rafal Blechacz

Primary Artist: Rafal Blechacz; Main Performer
Performer: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Piano: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Composer: Karol Szymanowski; Composer
Producer: Arend Prohmann
Christian Leins; Production
Recording: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Assistant: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Producer: Arend Prohmann; Production
Studio Personnel: Rainer Maillard; Production

9. Fugue Andante

by Rafal Blechacz

Primary Artist: Rafal Blechacz; Main Performer
Performer: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Piano: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Composer: Karol Szymanowski; Composer
Producer: Arend Prohmann
Christian Leins; Production
Recording: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Assistant: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Producer: Arend Prohmann; Production
Studio Personnel: Rainer Maillard; Production

10. 1. Allegro moderato

by Rafal Blechacz

Primary Artist: Rafal Blechacz; Main Performer
Performer: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Piano: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Composer: Karol Szymanowski; Composer
Producer: Arend Prohmann
Christian Leins; Production
Recording: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Assistant: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Producer: Arend Prohmann; Production
Studio Personnel: Rainer Maillard; Production

11. 2. Adagio

by Rafal Blechacz

Primary Artist: Rafal Blechacz; Main Performer
Performer: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Piano: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Composer: Karol Szymanowski; Composer
Producer: Arend Prohmann
Christian Leins; Production
Recording: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Assistant: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Producer: Arend Prohmann; Production
Studio Personnel: Rainer Maillard; Production

12. 3. Tempo di Minuetto

by Rafal Blechacz

Primary Artist: Rafal Blechacz; Main Performer
Performer: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Piano: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Composer: Karol Szymanowski; Composer
Producer: Arend Prohmann
Christian Leins; Production
Recording: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Assistant: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Producer: Arend Prohmann; Production
Studio Personnel: Rainer Maillard; Production

13. Introduzione

by Rafal Blechacz

Primary Artist: Rafal Blechacz; Main Performer
Performer: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Piano: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Composer: Karol Szymanowski; Composer
Producer: Arend Prohmann
Christian Leins; Production
Recording: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Assistant: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Producer: Arend Prohmann; Production
Studio Personnel: Rainer Maillard; Production

14. Fuga a tre voci

by Rafal Blechacz

Primary Artist: Rafal Blechacz; Main Performer
Performer: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Piano: Rafal Blechacz; Performer
Composer: Karol Szymanowski; Composer
Producer: Arend Prohmann
Christian Leins; Production
Recording: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Assistant: Rainer Maillard; Production
Recording Producer: Arend Prohmann; Production
Studio Personnel: Rainer Maillard; Production

15. 3. Clair de lune

by Rafal Blechacz

Primary Artist: Rafał Blechacz; Main Performer
Composer: Claude Debussy; Composer
Producer: Christian Leins
Arend Prohmann; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 6 minutes and 40 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

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Booklet

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Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

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Archive Format

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Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

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Genres

Classical

Label

Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

Germany

Language

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Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2011

Track Preview

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Delivery Charge

Free

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UPC

2894779549