Marie Francois studied at the Conservatory of Maastricht with Joop Celis and did her master's degree with Alan Weiss at Leuven. She graduated summa cum laude from both. To take her technique to the next level, she went on to study with the Russian Polina Leschenko and Eliso Virsaladze. She also continued to develop by taking numerous masterclasses and performed concerts in venues across the world. Her debut album is one of deep expression and commitment to the music, not only through technical skills, but also through emotion and intuition. It presents an eclectic program with works by Frederic Chopin, Alberto Ginastera, Muzio Clementi, Sergei Prokofiev, and Nikolai Kapustin which fit her personality perfectly, and with which she can tell her personal story. This is the beginning of a wonderful story that will lead her deeper into the music and present her to a larger audience.

Tracklist:

Sonata No. 5 In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 25: I. Piu Tosto Allergo Con Espressione
Sonata No. 5 In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 25: II. Lento E Patetico
Sonata No. 5 In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 25: III. Presto
Andante Spianato Et Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op. 22: I. Andante Spianato. Tranquillo
Andante Spianato Et Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op. 22: II. Grande Polonaise Brillante. Allegro Molto
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 14: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 14: II. Scherzo. Allegro Marcato
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 14: III. Andante
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 14: IV. Vivace
Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2: I. Danza Del Viejo Boyero
Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2: II. Danza De La Moza Donosa
Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2: III. Danza Del Gaucho Matrero
Variations, Op. 41

UPC: 608917280425
Label: Challenge Classics
Release Date: 4.26.19
Format: CD

Clementi / Francois - Eclectic / Being Me (CD)