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. 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 and details of their recordings available to browse and buy. 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. Angela hewitt piano music by emmanuel chabrier 2006 ps3. 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. Angela hewitt lorenzo baldrighi artists management. 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.
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. Buy mp3 music online angela hewitt francois couperin. Here we have a further twentyone pieces, this time from book iv. Unlike her programming on the previous discs hewitt here only plays one. Angela hewitt piano australian chamber orchestra, richard tognetti her playing is absolutely captivating. Couperin wanted to hear his music performed with taste, and filled his scores with careful instructions to be sure of it. Purists will be shocked, but angela hewitt makes an impressive case for it, and this disc became a bestseller. 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. 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.
Her discography also includes cds of mozart, schumann, couperin and rameau. 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. 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. 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. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Angela hewitt began her piano studies at age 3, performed in public at 4, and won her first music scholarship at 5. Angela hewitt in conversation with melanie spanswick. Angela hewitts double cd of ravels complete solo piano music is released on the. 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. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic.
Oct 22, 2017 francois couperins mysterious barricades transcribed for harp. 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. Hewitt took her cues from the likes of harpsichord greats like wanda landowski and trevor pinnock. 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. Users who like francois couperin les barricades mysterieuses 1716. Even now, a player ignores them at their peril, says pianist angela hewitt. Bachs complete welltempered clavier by angela hewitt. Angela hewitt 26 juli 1958, ottawa is een canadese pianiste. Unlike her programming on the previous discs hewitt here only plays. Putting this question to angela hewitt initiated appropriate investigation, with the result that she has now taken the jewelled miniatures of the french maitreinto. 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. 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.
The first is one of couperins most beautiful pieces, le rossignol en amour. 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. 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 appears all over the world in many of the most prestigious concert halls from carnegie hall in new york to the sydney opera house. Her festival appearances include lucerne, verbier, osaka, prague, the lincoln center and the bbc proms, to name but a few. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. The pianist angela hewitt, like her canadian compatriot glenn. Rameau, jeanphilippe, angela hewitt keyboard suites.
Hewitt was born in ottawa, ontario, daughter of the yorkshireborn godfrey hewitt thus she also has british nationality who was choirmaster at christ church. Critical acclaim for the first volume hyperion cda67440 surely makes this new disc a selfrecommending classic. Canadian pianist angela hewitt was born into a musical family in ottawa in 1958, and. 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. The sound quality is excellent rich and full as are the 14 pages. Hewitt complements her continuing series of couperin s keyboard music with a disc devoted to his younger french contemporary. 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. 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. Angela hewitt, cc obe born july 26, 1958 is a canadian classical pianist. In her facebook post, hewitt said she plans to choose a new fazioli in the coming months. Well tempered clavier book one angela hewitt early. Frederic chopin 18101849 hyperion records cda 673712. Angela hewitt francois couperin keyboard music vol. 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.
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. A first album of scarlatti sonatas was released in spring 2016. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from angela hewitt at the discogs marketplace. Her depth of knowledge, revealed in her liner notes, extends from the works to his life, his times, and baroque music. The canadian pianist angela hewitt has broken new ground, as far as i know, by playing francois couperin s music on a modern instrument.
Nov 29, 2019 angela hewitt born july 26, 1958 is a canadian classical pianist. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. 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. Nov 01, 2004 lento con espressione in csharp minor, nocturne, kkiva16 3. 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. 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. Mar 22, 2002 download the new independent premium app. Maurice ravel plays ravel digitally remastered licensed to youtube by. Couperin, f composer page 1 of 60 presto classical. 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.
Francois couperin les barricades mysterieuses 1716 by. E membro della royal society in canada, ha conseguito sette dottorati ad honorem ed e visiting fellow del paterhouse college a cambridge. The complete nocturnes and impromptus angela hewitt. Close now that you have this pdf score, members artist are waiting for a feedback from you in exchange of this free access. 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. This can be heard in her playing, adding to her own enjoyment of the pieces. The challenge is greater with couperin, whose style depends more overtly on the characteristics of the harpsichord. She also holds british nationality through her father, godfrey, who was the cathedral organist in ottawa, ontario, canada. Angela hewitts third and final selection of francois couperins keyboard music.