Classical new release - Harmonia Mundi UK Distribution
Classical new release - Harmonia Mundi UK Distribution
Classical new release - Harmonia Mundi UK Distribution
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Label: La Dolce Volta<br />
File Under: <strong>Classical</strong>/Instrumental<br />
Catalogue No: LDV10<br />
Barcode: 3770001901299<br />
NORMAL Price<br />
Format: 1 CD<br />
Packaging: digipack<br />
Joaquín Achúcarro [piano]<br />
SCHUMANN: Fantasy in C Major Op. 17, Kreisleriana Op. 16<br />
Joaquín Achúcarro<br />
“I have spent my whole life trying to make the piano sing”<br />
RELEASE DATE<br />
11TH MARCH 2013<br />
One of the most important Spanish pianists today, Joaquin Achucarro has made landmark recordings of the 'Goyescas'<br />
and the 'Nuits dans les Jardins d’Espagne'.<br />
It would be a mistake however to categorise him as a mere specialist of Spanish music. German music features<br />
prominently in his repertoire: Beethoven, Brahms and Schumann in particular. His DVD devoted to Brahms second<br />
concerto with Documentary footage received Editor's Choice in Classic FM and an IRR Outstanding [Opus Arte].<br />
Extraordinarily attentive to the specificities of Schumann’s rhythms, Joaquin Achucarro’s recording of the 'Fantasy' and<br />
the 'Kreisleriana' highlights the essence of these works, made even more fascinating by the exceptional richness of his<br />
touch.<br />
"The piano is a percussion instrument. Some extraordinary pianists, and Joaquin is one of them, can make it appear that<br />
the piano goes legato and that the notes grow into each other... there is a very particular sound that he can make that<br />
now very, very few pianists can make. It's a very rare thing and it's instantly recognisable" Sir Simon Rattle<br />
ADVERTISED IN BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE
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