Say what you will about scanty biographical material and uncertain personal links, it nevertheless seems entirely probable that Bach wrote at least some of his sonatas and partitas for violin solo after his first wife's death in 1720. In this second volume of Hélène Schmitt recordings of the works, her performance of the monumental A minor Sonata No. 2 is so passionate, so rhapsodic, and so expressive that the spirit of loss and grief fills the music like inconsolable tears.
Le jeu d’Hélène Schmitt est exemplaire. On reste admiratif devant la perfection de l’intonation, la richesse harmonique du timbre ou la science du rubato. L’alchimie mêlant intelligence musicale et variété de la mise en forme est tout bonnement spectaculaire. (DIAPASON, 17 novembre 2007)
One of the world’s most celebrated pianists, renowned for the emotional intensity of her interpretations, Hélène Grimaud presents a beautiful, haunting call to nature – ‘WATER’ is an evocative, experimental, deeply personal project combining Hélène’s two greatest passions: music and nature
…Schmitt’s sound, though slightly acidulous, should never offend even the most ardent champion of modern instruments. She plays with a verve and dash that makes the ayrs ingratiating, even on first hearing. (…) Strongly recommended.
With a flawless technique, a delicate touch and playing of poetic expressivity, the French pianist Hélène Grimaud has quickly become one of the most important musicians of her generation. Virtuosic gifts aside, her deep commitment to human rights and the protection of endangered species, among other causes – along with her radiant personality and charm, have won her fans beyond the world of classical music lovers.
Nach dem überragenden Erfolg des Albums Farbenspiel (mehr als 3 Millionen verkaufte Einheiten) wird für Mitte Mai mit großer Spannung das lang ersehnte neue Studio-Album von Helene Fischer erwartet. Es ist seit dreieinhalb Jahren die erste Veröffentlichung der Ausnahmekünstlerin mit neuen Songs und damit das achte Album in der einzigartigen Erfolgsgeschichte von Helene Fischer. Auf die echten Fans wartet außerdem eine limitierte Fanbox mit der Deluxe-Doppel-CD, einer Bonus-CD mit den schönsten deutschen Duetten…