According to pianist NathanaÃ«l Gouin, there is in caprice a form of liberty devoid of heaviness. The fact that so many composers have taken an interest in this genre indicates a genuine liking for this liberty. Each one of them makes a mark on it's identity in a profoundly different way, from Bach to Ohana. Using this idea, he was able to compose a programme of German, Russian and French music, whilst choosing works which embrace the spirit of the caprice and, more importantly, resembling him.

Tracklist:

Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Introduction. Allegro Vivace - Variation No. 1 (Precedente)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Tema. L'istesso Tempo
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation II (L'istesso Tempo)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation III (L'istesso Tempo)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation IV (PiÃ¹ Vivo)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation V (Tempo Precedente)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation VI (L'istesso Tempo)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation VII (Meno Mosso, a Tempo Moderato)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation VIII (Tempo I)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation IX (L'istesso Tempo)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation X (L'istesso Tempo)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation XI (Moderato)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation XII (Tempo Di Minuetto)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation XIII (Allegro)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation XIV (L'istesso Tempo)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation XV (PiÃ¹ Vivo Scherzando)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation XVI (Allegretto)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation XVII (Allegretto)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation XVIII (Andante Cantabile)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation XIX (A Tempo Vivace)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation XX (Un Poco PiÃ¹ Vivo)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation XXI (Un Poco PiÃ¹ Vivo)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation XXII (Un Poco PiÃ¹ Vivo. Alla Breve)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation XXIII (L'istesso Tempo)
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43: Variation XIV (A Tempo Un Poco Meno Mosso)
Bach: Capriccio in B-Flat Major, BWV 992 "On the Departure of a Dear Brother": I. Arioso (Adagio)
Bach: Capriccio in B-Flat Major, BWV 992 "On the Departure of a Dear Brother": II. (Andante)
Bach: Capriccio in B-Flat Major, BWV 992 "On the Departure of a Dear Brother": III. Adagiossimo
Bach: Capriccio in B-Flat Major, BWV 992 "On the Departure of a Dear Brother": IV. (Andante Con Moto)
Bach: Capriccio in B-Flat Major, BWV 992 "On the Departure of a Dear Brother": V. Allegro Poco. Aria Di Postiglione
Bach: Capriccio in B-Flat Major, BWV 992 "On the Departure of a Dear Brother": VI. Fuga All' Imitazione Di Posta
Brahms: 8 Piano Pieces, Op.76: No.1, Cappriccio in F-Sharp minor
Brahms: Variations on a Theme By Paganini, Op.35: Book 1
Hahn: Mignouminek
Ohana: 3 Caprices: No.1, Enterrar y Callar
Alkan: 12 Etudes in All the Minor Keys, Op.39: No.12, Le Festin D'esope

UPC: 3760127226659
Label: Mirare
Release Date: 10.27.23
Format: CD

Nathanaël Gouin - Caprices (CD)