For us, piano duets are a particularly special form of musical expression, somewhere between solo playing and chamber music. If the two-headed dragon of fairytales were to exist, he would probably feel something like a duo playing piano duets. Two performers on one instrument, who have to function as a complete unit. Every musical thought and idea, every feeling and motion must immediately be transformed into a shared intention. Meanwhile other obstacles to be overcome include a slightly awkward position at the keyboard, and the fact that only one player uses the pedals of the piano. And yet playing duets is such an incredible source of inspiration, the benefit is reaped in all other genres of music-making. Great masters composed extremely generously for this combination. Starting with the masterpieces of Mozart up to the present day, piano duets have a rich, varied repertoire at their fingertips. (Izabella Simon, DÃ©nes VÃ¡rjon)

Tracklist:

Ma Mère L’oye: I. Pavane De La Belle Au Bois Dormant. Lent
Ma Mère L’oye: II. Petit Poucet. Très Modéré
Ma Mère L’oye: III. Laideronnette, Impératrice Des Pagodes. Mouvement De Marche
Ma Mère L’oye: IV. Les Entretiens De La Belle Et De La Bête. Mouvement De Valse Très Modér&eacu
Ma Mère L’oye: V. Le Jardin Féerique. Lent Et Grave
String Quartet In E Minor, Op. 121: I. Allegro Moderato (Arr. By A. Cortot)
String Quartet In E Minor, Op. 121: II. Andante (Arr. By G. Fauré)
String Quartet In E Minor, Op. 121: III. Allegro (Arr. By A. Cortot)
Six Épigraphes Antiques: I. Pour Invoquer Pan, Dieu Du Vent D'été. Modéré
Six Épigraphes Antiques: II. Pour Un Tombeau Sans Nom. Triste Et Lent
Six Épigraphes Antiques: III. Pour Que La Nuit Soit Propice. Lent Et Expressif
Six Épigraphes Antiques: IV. Pour La Danseuse Aux Crotales. Andantino
Six Épigraphes Antiques: V. Pour L'égyptienne. Très Modéré
Six Épigraphes Antiques: VI. Pour Remercier La Pluie Au Matin. Modérément Animé
Petite Suite: I. En Bateau. Andantino
Petite Suite: II. Cortège. Moderato
Petite Suite: III. Menuet. Moderato
Petite Suite: IV. Ballet. Allegro Giusto

UPC: 5991813286826
Label: Hungaroton
Release Date: 12.23.22
Format: CD

Varjon / Simon - French Album (CD)