Funérailles

Comment lire le politique à travers le culte rendu aux grands morts, héros ou martyrs? À l’âge romantique, de la Restauration des Bourbons au retour des cendres de Napoléon (1814-1840), au moment où la dignité des morts est réaffirmée, où les larmes sensibles sont valorisées, Paris résonne de ces deuils dynastiques, étatiques, contestataires, voire insurrectionnels qui disent les fractures et les efforts de réconciliation d’une société avec elle-même. …

Here is a program of unapologetically exhibitionist works for solo piano, performed by an artist who has absolutely no reason to be apologetic for his virtuosic showmanship. In reviewing repertoire Yevgeny Sudbin has previously recorded, I’ve not been overwhelmed by this not-so-young-anymore (he’s 33 now) Russian keyboard dynamo. Technically, he’s brilliant, but then so is just about every other young pianist fresh from the conservatory or the competition circuit.

Vincent Larderet is a Steinway Artist who has given solo recitals at many of the world’s premier piano festivals and concert halls. He has played chamber music with the likes of Sol Gabetta, Emmanuelle Bertrand and Michel Dalberto, and the present release marks his debut on Piano Classics.