Acclaimed Japanese pianist Yu Kosuge unveils Wind, the third in her series of four Orchid Classics albums related to the four elements (Water, Fire, Wind, Earth). Kosuge's inspiration for these releases stems from her relationship with the music of Beethoven, who was drawn to Greek legends. This led Kosuge to the Greek concept of the four elements as the basis of these albums. Beethoven is one of a varied selection of composers featured on Wind; Yu Kosuge performs his blustery Piano Sonata Op. 31, No. 2, known as 'The Tempest'. There are evocative pieces from the French Baroque, by Couperin, Rameau and Daquin, and from the world of French Impressionism with three of Debussy's fleet-footed PrÃ©ludes. The release is completed with a piece by contemporary Japanese composer Akira Nishimura, and the atmospheric In the Mists by JanÃ¡cek. "Apart from technical perfection, which is not that unusual today, she possesses a stunning palette of expression and an exquisite and pearly touch. " (Piano News)

Tracklist:

Pièces De Clavecin, Suite No. 3: No. 16, Le Coucou (Performed On Piano)
Pièces De Clavecin, Suite No. 1: No. 6, Les Vents En Couroux (Performed On Piano)
Pièces De Clavecin, Book 3, Ordre XVII In E Minor: II. Les Petits Moulins À Vent (Performed On Piano)
Pièces De Clavecin Avec Une Méthode, Suite In E Minor, Rct 2: V. Le Rappel Des Oiseaux (Performed On Piano)
Kalavinka
Piano Sonata No. 17 In D Minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Tempest": I. Largo - Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 17 In D Minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Tempest": II. Adagio
Piano Sonata No. 17 In D Minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Tempest": III. Allegretto
Préludes, Book 1, L. 117 (Excerpts): No. 2, Voiles
Préludes, Book 1, L. 117 (Excerpts): No. 3, Le Vent Dans La Plaine
Préludes, Book 1, L. 117 (Excerpts): No. 7, Ce Qu'a Vu Le Vent D'ouest
In The Mists, Jw VIII/22: I. Andante
In The Mists, Jw VIII/22: II. Molto Adagio
In The Mists, Jw VIII/22: III. Andantino
In The Mists, Jw VIII/22: IV. Presto

UPC: 5060189561599
Label: Orchid Classics
Release Date: 3.12.21
Format: CD

Four Elements - Wind 3 / Various - Four Elements - Wind 3 (CD)