Simon Ghraichy – 33 (2019) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

Simon Ghraichy – 33 (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:18:33 minutes | 1,42 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Deutsche

The first great asset of this second album from Simon Graichy for the Yellow Label is the clarity of its recording which captures the exquisite sound of this Franco-Lebanese Mexican pianist and the intense energy with which he plays, especially in Schumann’s Humoreske. Its second great asset is that it includes Schumann’s very rare Etudes in Variation Form on a Theme by Beethoven based on the second movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s symphony No.7, which many people may not be familiar with. The very first version was developed in the years 1831-32 and was scarcely recorded, but it is a true masterpiece from Schumann’s youth. To summarise, Simon Graichy takes us on a unique journey through his imagination on this album, where the possibilities are endless. It is not often that Schumann’s Humoreske is combined with “minimalist” pieces like Chilly Gonzales’ amazing Robert on the bridge and Pawel Szymanski’s poetic Etudes pour piano. An intriguing voyage that makes for a mesmerising experience.  – Pierre-Yves Lascar

Tracklist:
1. Recuerdos de la Alhambra (Transcr. for piano by Simon Ghraichy) 04:29
2. 25 Preludes, Op.31 / 1st Suite: No.8 in A flat minor: La chanson de la folle au bord de la mer 03:20
3. Alfonsina y el mar (Transcr. for piano by Simon Ghraichy) 02:47
4. Humoreske, Op.20: 1. Einfach 05:41
5. Humoreske, Op.20: 2. Hastig 04:58
6. Humoreske, Op.20: 3. Einfach und zart 04:32
7. Humoreske, Op.20: 4. Innig 05:19
8. Humoreske, Op.20: 5. Zum Beschluss 06:01
9. Robert on the bridge 04:16
10. Raising the sail 04:14
11. Time lapse – Piano version 03:21
12. Deux études pour piano: I. Presto ritmico sempre staccato e secco 06:23
13. Deux études pour piano: II. Prestissimo senza metro ma ritmico 07:33
14. Huge 05:35
15. Etudes in Variation Form on a Theme by Beethoven, WoO 31: Tema 00:50
16. Etudes in Variation Form on a Theme by Beethoven, WoO 31: I. Molto moderato 01:21
17. Etudes in Variation Form on a Theme by Beethoven, WoO 31: II. 00:45
18. Etudes in Variation Form on a Theme by Beethoven, WoO 31: III. 01:08
19. Etudes in Variation Form on a Theme by Beethoven, WoO 31: IV. Prestissimo 00:35
20. Etudes in Variation Form on a Theme by Beethoven, WoO 31: V. 00:56
21. Etudes in Variation Form on a Theme by Beethoven, WoO 31: VI. Presto 00:44
22. Etudes in Variation Form on a Theme by Beethoven, WoO 31: VII. Cantando 01:03
23. Etudes in Variation Form on a Theme by Beethoven, WoO 31: VIII. Passionato 00:52
24. Etudes in Variation Form on a Theme by Beethoven, WoO 31: IX. 01:56

Personnel:
Simon Ghraichy, piano

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