Jean Doyen is perhaps the archetypal French pianist. Taught by Louis Diemer and Marguerite Long, he went on to become the second longest serving piano professor in the Paris Conservatoire's history and largely dedicated his career to his homeland. In addition, his repertoire centered on the French classics, with Chopin also taking pride of place. His early recordings reveal a spectacular technique coupled with generous musicality and expression - it's no wonder he was chosen for this premiere recording of Ravel's 'Gaspard de la nuit'. His Chopin Op 2 Variations and the complete Book 1 of Debussy's Images are also recording firsts, but for sheer virtuoso exhilaration, his rare Sonabel album of Chabrier's Espana is hard to beat. Surprisingly, none of these marvelous performances have previously been reissued.

Tracklist:

Variations On "Là Ci Darem La Mano", Op. 2
Ballade No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 23
Ballade No. 2 In F Major, Op. 38
Ballade No. 3 In A-Flat Major, Op. 47
Ballade No. 4 In F Minor, Op. 52
Waltz No. 6 In D-Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1 "Minute"
Waltz No. 11 In G-Flat Major, Op. 70 No. 1
Études De Concert, S. 144: No. 1 In A-Flat Major "Il Lamento"
Études De Concert, S. 144: No. 2 In F Minor "La Leggierezza"
Études De Concert, S. 144: No. 3 In D-Flat Major "Un Sospiro"
Konzertetüden, S. 145: No. 1, Waldesrauschen
Konzertetüden, S. 145: No. 2, Gnomenreigen
España (Arr. For Piano)
Bourrée Fantasque
Wedding Cake, Op. 76
Barcarolle No. 2 In G Major, Op. 41
Nocturne No. 6 In D-Flat Major, Op. 63
Images, Book 1, L. 105: No. 1, Reflets Dans L'eau
Images, Book 1, L. 105: No. 2, Hommage À Rameau
Images, Book 1, L. 105: No. 3, Mouvement
Images, Book 2, L. 120: No. 3, Poissons D’or
Gaspard De La Nuit, M. 55: No. 1, Ondine
Gaspard De La Nuit, M. 55: No. 2, Le Gibet
Gaspard De La Nuit, M. 55: No. 3, Scarbo

UPC: 5024709160303
Label: Apr Recordings
Release Date: 7.5.19
Format: CD

Chopin / Doyen / Cantrelle Quintet / Krettly - Jean Doyen Plays Chopin & Liszt (2 CD)