Julian Riem is a pianist noted for his elegance, spirited playing, and striking virtuosity. Numerous chamber music recordings attest to his versatility. Now the Echo award-winner is presenting his first solo album, which features genuine rarities: the etudes of Claude Debussy and Karol Szymanowski represent the pianistic high points in the careers of two geniuses, who experiment here with the technical possibilities of the instrument and interpreter alike. Both composers wrote these cycles during the First World War, finding a highly personal form of expression in the process. Here the legacy of Chopin merges with the dawn of modernism. With his depth, evocative playing, and brilliant tonal nuances, Riem leads us on a true journey of discovery.

Tracklist:

12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 1, Pour Les Cinq Doigts
12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 2, Pour Les Tierces
12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 3, Pour Les Quartes
12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 4, Pour Les Sixtes
12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 5, Pour Les Octaves
12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 6, Pour Les Huit Doigts
12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 7, Pour Les Degrés Chromatiques
12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 8, Pour Les Agréments
12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 9, Pour Les Notes Répétées
12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 10, Pour Les Sonorités Opposées
12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 11, Pour Les Arpeges Composes
12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 12, Pour Les Accords
12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 1, Presto
12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 2, Andantino Soave
12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 3, Vivace Assai
12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 4, Presto
12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 5, Andante Espressivo
12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 6, Vivace
12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 7, Allegro Molto
12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 8, Lento Assai Mesto
12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 9, Animato
12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 10, Presto. Tempestoso
12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 11, Andante Soave
12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 12, Presto Energico

UPC: 4250702801009
Label: Tyxart
Release Date: 1.18.19
Format: CD

Debussy / Riem - Amor Fortuna E Morte (CD)