Jonathan Fournel – Chopin & Szymanowski (2024) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

Jonathan Fournel – Chopin & Szymanowski (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:00:49 minutes | 907 MB | Genre: Classical
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After a first Brahms recital that made a great impression (Alpha 851) and Mozart concertos (Alpha 1039) praised by the press for their natural fit (Gramophone) and fluidity (Le Monde), Jonathan Fournel, winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition at the age of 27 and now an important figure on the international stage, has decided to record a programme that he has already performed extensively in concert: “I like Chopin’s 3rd Sonata because the melodic lines don’t need any embellishments, they’re already beautiful — in the same way that the Mona Lisa doesn’t need any make-up. The same is true for Szymanowski’s more virtuoso pieces. Szymanowski is a bit like a Scriabin who developed at full speed and who at times approached the Viennese style. I like that because there’s research to be done inside, but it’s not virtuosity à la Rachmaninov. What I like about these composers is that every element counts and expresses something.”

Tracklist:

01. Jonathan Fournel – Szymanowski: Variations in B-Flat Minor, Op. 3 (11:23)
02. Jonathan Fournel – Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: I. Allegro maestoso (12:00)
03. Jonathan Fournel – Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: II. Scherzo. Molto vivace (02:25)
04. Jonathan Fournel – Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: III. Largo (09:05)
05. Jonathan Fournel – Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: IV. Finale. Presto non tanto (05:13)
06. Jonathan Fournel – Szymanowski: Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Introduction. Andante doloroso rubato (00:44)
07. Jonathan Fournel – Szymanowski: Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Tema. Andantino semplice (01:10)
08. Jonathan Fournel – Szymanowski: Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 1. Meno mosso (00:51)
09. Jonathan Fournel – Szymanowski: Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 2. Agitato (00:39)
10. Jonathan Fournel – Szymanowski: Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 3. Lento mesto ma poco agitato (00:51)
11. Jonathan Fournel – Szymanowski: Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 4. Allegro molto agitato (00:40)
12. Jonathan Fournel – Szymanowski: Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 5. Andantino (01:03)
13. Jonathan Fournel – Szymanowski: Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 6. Andante dolcissimo (02:03)
14. Jonathan Fournel – Szymanowski: Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 7. Più mosso (00:50)
15. Jonathan Fournel – Szymanowski: Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 8. Marcia funebre (04:12)
16. Jonathan Fournel – Szymanowski: Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 9. Più mosso. Allegro (01:04)
17. Jonathan Fournel – Szymanowski: Variations on a Polish Folk Theme, Op. 10: Var. 10. Finale. Allegro vivo – Maestoso (06:27)

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