Symphony for Solo Piano
ALKAN Charles-Valentin (1813-1888)
Marc-André Hamelin (Piano)
Label : Hyperion Records
Artikelnummer: CDA67218
1 CD Spielzeit : 074:03
CHF 19.50
The disc is framed by two of the 'monster' works for which Alkan is notorious. The four movements of the Symphony for solo piano are taken from his magnum opus, the 12 Studies in the minor keys op.39. This piece has become one of Alkan's best known [...]. The Trois Morceaux dans le genre pathétique are the earliest pieces in which Alkan's true personal style became apparent. These are three massive studies each with programmatic titles [...]. This is their first recording.