Aug 03, 2016 angela hewitts recordings of french piano music have received the highest critical acclaim, her tenderness, gallic wit, verve, andthe most important ingredient of allcharm proving perfect for works by chabrier, debussy, ravel and indeed rameau and couperin. Sep 23, 2018 angela hewitt takes a welldeserved break from her mammoth bach and couperin surveys to present us with this enthralling set of chopins most distinguished piano piecesthe complete nocturnes and impromptus. Fans of the french baroque will know this music and may need to adjust to the sound of the piano. The first half comprises bachs virtuosic yet lyrical partita no.
Angela hewitt has opened up the world of couperin with this delightful selection of his keyboard works. Canadian pianist angela hewitt was born into a musical family in ottawa in 1958, and. While it is a highly selective survey hewitt chose the works based on how well she thought the harpsichord works might sound on the modern concert grand and on her own personal interest it is also a highly. Aug, 2017 angela hewitts recordings of french piano music have received the highest critical acclaim, her tenderness, gallic wit, verve, andthe most important ingredient of allcharm proving perfect for works by chabrier, debussy, ravel and indeed rameau and couperin.
Unlike her programming on the previous discs hewitt here only plays one. Maurice ravel plays ravel digitally remastered licensed to youtube by. Volume 2 this disc is definitely the most engaging one of the three disc set, at least if you are unfamiliar with french baroque music, or if your goal is to hear it played on a. Putting this question to angela hewitt initiated appropriate investigation, with the result that she has now taken the jewelled miniatures of the french maitreinto. The more i listen to angela hewitt s talent, the more i appreciate this pianists esprit, range of repertoire and ability to create tonal beauty in anything she sets her hands to on the piano. Angela hewitt piano and details of their recordings available to browse and buy. Hewitt was born in ottawa, ontario, daughter of the yorkshireborn godfrey hewitt thus she also has british nationality who was choirmaster at christ church. Cd performing bachs keyboard works on piano, even those written specifically for harpsichord, no longer raises hackles provided, of course, that the performance itself has merit.
Hewitt complements her continuing series of couperin s keyboard music with a disc devoted to his younger french contemporary. Mar 22, 2002 download the new independent premium app. Frederic chopin 18101849 hyperion records cda 673712. The emotional range is a real eyeopener as it shows a composer who is able to express melancholy tenderness, whilst also writing music which is comic and witty. Her festival appearances include lucerne, verbier, osaka, prague, the lincoln center and the bbc proms, to name but a few. On the other hand, angela hewitts initial foray into the 226 harpsichord pieces of francois couperin, short works that were originally published in 27 ordres, so deeply appealed to me for both the poignant music and the superb performances that i have carried it around until it seemed so familiar that it escaped mention here.
International pianist angela hewitt tells us why she likes to perform at the djanogly recital hall at lakeside arts centre, how she uses an ipad during her. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. Unlike her programming on the previous discs hewitt here only plays. Angela hewitts initial foray into the 226 harpsichord pieces of francois couperin, short works that were originally published in 27 ordres, so deeply appealed to me poignant music and the superb performances by instinct, inclination, and training, angela hewitt emerges as the perfect interpreter of the music of francois couperin. Now, fresh from her bach world tourin which she performed the complete welltempered clavier from august 2007 until the end of october 2008 in 58 cities in 21 countries on six. Here we have a further twentyone pieces, this time from book iv. Trasimeno music festival angela hewitt occupies a unique position among todays leading pianists. The second half features a selection of sonatas by domenico scarlatti and ravels tribute to scarlattis nearcontemporary. Angela hewitt francois couperin keyboard music vol. May 29, 20 international pianist angela hewitt tells us why she likes to perform at the djanogly recital hall at lakeside arts centre, how she uses an ipad during her performances, the latest on her work on. Angela hewitt piano music by emmanuel chabrier 2006 ps3. Angela hewitt appears all over the world in many of the most prestigious concert halls from carnegie hall in new york to the sydney opera house.
The pianist angela hewitt, like her canadian compatriot glenn. The canadian pianist angela hewitt has broken new ground, as far as i know, by playing francois couperin s music on a modern instrument. This beautifully programmed recital demonstrates angela hewitts affinity with the baroque. Angela hewitt has won widespread acclaim for her piano performances of bach much of his music incorporates an abstract quality which survives transfer to another medium. By turning her attention to these works, angela hewitt may succeed in reviving and popularising couperin s enchanting music as no modernday harpsichordist has been able to do gramophone of all living pianists, hewitt makes the. With this third volume angela hewitt concludes her personal survey of couperin s keyboard music and proves that, in the hands of someone as steeped in baroque keyboard style as herself, music which was previously thought the exclusive domain of the harpsichordist can be successfully transferred to the modern piano. The sound quality is excellent rich and full as are the 14 pages. Hewitt took her cues from the likes of harpsichord greats like wanda landowski and trevor pinnock.
Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Born into a musical family, angela hewitt began her piano studies aged three, performing in public at four and a year later winning her first scholarship. In her facebook post, hewitt said she plans to choose a new fazioli in the coming months. Couperin wanted to hear his music performed with taste, and filled his scores with careful instructions to be sure of it. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Angela hewitt takes a welldeserved break from her mammoth bach and couperin surveys to present us with this enthralling set of chopins most distinguished piano piecesthe complete nocturnes and impromptus. Her depth of knowledge, revealed in her liner notes, extends from the works to his life, his times, and baroque music. It was followed shortly afterwards by book ii which was similarly received. Nov 29, 2019 angela hewitt born july 26, 1958 is a canadian classical pianist. Buy mp3 music online angela hewitt francois couperin. Francois couperin les barricades mysterieuses 1716 by.
Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Couperin s work is arranged in ordres with expressively suggestive movement titles unlike bach, whose suite items are usually indicated by the name of a dance, and these ordres are in effect suites. Angela hewitt is best known for her excellent bach recordings, but in her lesscomprehensive series of couperin s works written for the harpsichord she matches that high standard. Even now, a player ignores them at their peril, says pianist angela hewitt. Rameau, jeanphilippe, angela hewitt keyboard suites. Though cast unusually in three related keys, rather than a single one, and lacking two movements couperin admits he couldnt find in time to publish, the opening ordre on the disc. Purists will be shocked, but angela hewitt makes an impressive case for it, and this disc became a bestseller. Well tempered clavier book one angela hewitt early. Nov 01, 2004 lento con espressione in csharp minor, nocturne, kkiva16 3. Angela hewitt began her piano studies at age 3, performed in public at 4, and won her first music scholarship at 5. Sep 01, 20 angela hewitt in conversation with melanie spanswick posted by the classical piano and music education blog on september 1, 20 december 28, 2019 this is the twentieth classical conversation in my series, and im delighted to welcome celebrated british canadian concert pianist angela hewitt to mark the occasion. Angela hewitt in conversation with melanie spanswick. The complete nocturnes and impromptus angela hewitt. Angela hewitt piano australian chamber orchestra, richard tognetti her playing is absolutely captivating.
A first album of scarlatti sonatas was released in spring 2016. Close now that you have this pdf score, members artist are waiting for a feedback from you in exchange of this free access. This can be heard in her playing, adding to her own enjoyment of the pieces. With this third volume angela hewitt concludes her personal survey of couperins keyboard music and proves that, in the hands of someone as steeped in baroque keyboard style as herself, music which was previously thought the exclusive domain of the harpsichordist can be successfully transferred to the modern piano. Angela hewitt is best known for her excellent bach recordings, but in her less comprehensive series of couperins works written for the harpsichord she matches.
Critical acclaim for the first volume hyperion cda67440 surely makes this new disc a selfrecommending classic. I was new to couperin i bought the disc primarily because angela hewitt was playing it, and i think i have everything she has recorded except for the ravel discs. Angela hewitt lorenzo baldrighi artists management. She also holds british nationality through her father, godfrey, who was the cathedral organist in ottawa, ontario, canada.
The challenge is greater with couperin, whose style depends more overtly on the characteristics of the harpsichord. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. With a wideranging repertoire and frequent appearances in recital and with major orchestras throughout europe, the americas and asia, she is also an awardwinning recording artist whose performances of bach have established her as one of the composers foremost interpreters. Angela hewitt piano acclaimed as one of the worlds great pianists, everything about angela hewitts playing serves to highlight the innate beauty in each piece. Users who like francois couperin les barricades mysterieuses 1716. Couperin, f composer page 1 of 60 presto classical. Her discography also includes cds of mozart, schumann, couperin and rameau. Across two programs, angela brings her emotional openness and faultless technique to masterworks by bach, beethoven, chabrier, ravel and scarlatti. The first is one of couperins most beautiful pieces, le rossignol en amour.
Bachs complete welltempered clavier by angela hewitt. Angela hewitt, cc obe born july 26, 1958 is a canadian classical pianist. Whether one likes this music on the piano, its clear that hewitt has a talent for maximizing the nuances of the modern piano in this music or couperin s. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from angela hewitt at the discogs marketplace. Angela hewitt takes a welldeserved break from her mammoth bach and couperin surveys to present us with this enthralling set of chopins complete nocturnes and impromptus, recorded on her own fazioli concert grand piano. Angela hewitts third and final selection of francois couperins keyboard music. Oct 22, 2017 francois couperins mysterious barricades transcribed for harp.
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