[ Rattle Records / CD ]
Release Date: Thursday 19 September 2024
TRANSCENDENTAL ETUDES is a beautifully recorded album that captures the expressive power of Franz Liszt and the exceptional musicality of Luu Hong Quang.
"Recording Franz Liszt's complete Transcendental Etudes has been a long-cherished, seemingly unattainable dream. The ethereal quality of this music is transcendent, and I have the utmost admiration for those who tackle this monumental cycle. Collectively, these pieces push the expressive power of the piano to the limits, where it must virtually become an entire symphony orchestra at full force, as expressive as the human voice and as majestic as nature itself." - Luu Hong Quang
Luu Hong Quang is one of the most gifted pianists of his generation. Renowned for his unique combination of sensitive lyricism and passionate temperament, reviewers have praised his captivating performances and ability to express a "high level of pianistic professionalism... deep musical creativity... remarkable stage presence... and a degree of excellence and maturity beyond his years."
Etude No. 1 Preludio 00:59
Etude No. 2 In A minor 02:35
Etude No. 3 Paysage 04:49
Etude No. 4 Mazeppa 07:58
Etude No. 5 Feux follets 04:01
Etude No. 6 Vision 06:19
Etude No. 7 Eroica 04:52
Etude No. 8 Wilde Jagd 05:15
Etude No. 9 Ricordanza 10:44
Etude No. 10 In F minor 04:49
Etude No. 11 Harmonies du soir 09:48
Etude No. 12 Chasse-neige 05:35