韓德爾：八首大組曲 Lisa Smirnova / Händel: Eight Suites (2CD) 【ECM】

ECM New Series debut for the exceptional Russian-born pianist Lisa Smirnova, playing Handel’s Eight Great Suites (1720), also known as“The Eight London Suites” or “Suites de Pièces pour le Clavecin” – by any name, major pieces in the keyboard literature. Outstanding artists from Glenn Gould to Keith Jarrett have been drawn to these suites, but there are very few recordings of all eight, either on piano or harpsichord, currently on the market. Smirnova opts for the modern piano. She had been working rigorously on the Suites for five years prior to undertaking this recording, making many discoveries.

The 1720 edition of Suites – HWV 426-433 – is considered by many the most important collection of Handel’s early works. Published by the composer himself, it includes works from both his Hamburg and English periods, all extensively revised by the composer, right through the printing process.

Educated at Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Conservatory, the Salzburg Mozarteum, and with Maria Curcio and Robert Levin, Smirnova (born in Moscow, currently living in Austria) burst onto the classical scene in 1992 with a well-received debut at Carnegie Hall when she was only 20. In 1993, she received the Brahms Prize at the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, thefirst pianistever to be honoured with this award, and her concert activities have extended to international concert podia in Europe, Asia and the USA. She has a long relationship with the Far East – since 2007 she has been Artistic Director of the Nagasaki-Ojika International Music Festival.

Smirnova’s repertoire extends across the centuries – she has collaborated with contemporary composers including Kancheli, Silvestrov and Rihm, and won international awards for her recordings of Bach on MDG. Other widely-praised recordings include her account of Bloch’s works for viola and piano with Daniel Raiskin, on BMG/Arte Nova.

Lisa Smirnova - piano

【曲目】
＜CD 1＞
Suite Nr. 2 F-Dur HWV 427
01. Adagio
02. Allegro
03. Adagio
04. Allegro

Suite Nr. 8 F-Moll HWV 433
05. Prelude
06. Allegro
07. Allemande
08. Courante
09. Gigue

Suite Nr. 4 E-Moll HWV 429
10. Allegro
11. Allemande
12. Courante
13. Sarabande
14. Gigue

Suite Nr. 5 E-Dur HWV 430
15. Prelude
16. Allemande
17. Courante
18. Air – Double 1-5

＜CD 1＞
Suite Nr. 3 D-Moll HWV 428
01. Prelude
02. Allegro
03. Allemande
04. Courante
05. Air – Double 1-5
06. Presto

Suite Nr. 6 Fis-Moll HWV 431
07. Prelude
08. Largo
09. Allegro
10. Gigue

Suite Nr. 1 A-Dur HWV 426
11. Prelude
12. Allemande
13. Courante
14. Gigue

Suite Nr. 7 G-Moll HWV 432
15. Ouverture
16. Andante
17. Allegro
18. Sarabande
19. Gigue
20. Passacaille

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編號：ECM2213-14
條碼：0028947641070