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Schumann

GIACOMETTI, PAOLO - piano

Schumann

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(...) Robert Schumann (1810-1856) is unquestionably one of the greatest exponents of 19th-century Romantic piano music. Some of the most important reasons for this judgment lie not only in the breadth and importance of his oeuvre, but also in the unusually personal character of his music, which displays a capricious nature, full of peaks and valleys, emotionally unsparing, ranging from wildest exaltation to deepest depression. So it is with the Humoreske op. 20, whose title, not to be confused with humor in the current nglish sense of the word, refers to the older meaning of humor as emotional state. It is a masterpiece, intended as a supreme example of self-expression, no longer confined to a fixed form, and liberated from any kind of framework. The result is an inexhaustible sequence of emotional fragments. Only now and then does a motive return, in remembrance, as it were, a signpost which is quickly abandoned as suddenly as it appeared when a new path opens into the world of Schumann's emotions. (...)

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Main artist

GIACOMETTI, PAOLO - piano

Composer Schumann
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R. Schumann Paolo Giacometti, piano
Humoreske in Bes gr.t. op. 20;
Phantasiestcke op. 12 (Des Abends, Aufschwung,
Warum ?,
Grillen,
In der Nacht,
Fabel,
Traumes Wirren,
Ende vom Lied);
Toccata in C gr.t. op. 7

Biography

Paolo Giacometti performs all over the world as a soloist and as a chamber musician, both on period and on modern instruments. Paolo Giacometti was born in Milan in 1970, but has been living in the Netherlands from his early childhood. He studied with Jan Wijn at the Sweelinck Conservatorium Amsterdam, where he graduated with the highest distinction. Also Gyorgy Sebk was an important source of inspiration and had a significant influence on his musical education. Paolo Giacometti has won many prizes at both national and international competitions. He has played with renowned orchestras under distinguished conductors such as Frans Brggen, Kenneth Montgomery, Laurent Petitgirard, Michael Tilkin and Jaap van Zweden. With Jaap van Zweden and the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra he recently performed Beethoven's first and third piano concertos during a successful tour in the United Kingdom.
Apart from his activities as a soloist, Paolo Giacometti's love for chamber music has resulted in a successful co-operation with leading musicians such as Pieter Wispelwey, Gordon Nikolich, Alois Brandhofer, Janine Jansen, Bart Schneemann and Emmy Verhey. He is also a member of the Cristofori Pianoquartet Amsterdam. Paolo Giacometti is a much sought-after musician at chamber music festivals in Europe, Canada and the United States. He has performed in concert halls all over the world including the Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Teatro Colon (Buenos Aires), Wigmore Hall (London), Thtre du Chtelet (Paris) and Seoul Arts Centre (South Korea). Paolo Giacometti records exclusively for Channel Classics. His impressive discography has been widely acclaimed by the international press. His recordings include Rossini's complete piano works, a remarkable project that started in 1998. In Rossini's homeland, critics say: "... Rossini has finally found his pianist ...".
For the third recording of this series Paolo Giacometti was distinguished with the Edison Classical Music Award 2001. Paolo Giacometti's recording of Schumann's Humoreske, Fantasiestcke and Toccata has received the BBC Music Magazine's Benchmark and Performance of Outstanding Quality distinctions. His recording of the Dvorak and Schumann piano concertos have been acclaimed by Gramophone as "... one of the best concerto disks I have heard in a long while ...". Among his chamber music recordings, a recording with works by Schubert with cellist Pieter Wispelwey has received the Choc du Monde de la Musique and Luister 10 awards, while another recording with works by Chopin, Faur and Poulenc, also with Pieter Wispelwey, has been awarded the Diapason d'or. Paolo Giacometti is also a dedicated piano professor at the Utrecht Conservatory of Music.

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() ein interessanter Kontrast zu Einspielungen auf dem modernen Konzertflgel. Rondo
() Een zachte, weke klank als van vaal zilver. () () Het is een heel eigen wereld die de pianist voor ons opent, alsof we een stijlkamer mogen betreden waar al geen eeuwigheid iemand meer is geweest. () Financieel Dagblad
() delightful recordings, I was struck by the pianist's genial nature, warmth, and sense of humor, as well as a refreshing lack of showiness () () Giacometti demonstrates an intuitive mastery of the period instruments he plays, drawing out coloristic effects that do not emanate from modern pianos. () () Giacometti achieves something altogether different here, finding an intimacy that seems to mirror the spontaneity of the creative process. () () Giacometti's sweet, intelligent readings add a special dimension to this wonderful music. () Fanfare
() gevoelvolle expressie staat op de voorgrond () () pozie en atletiek gaan op deze cd een geslaagde verbinding aan. () Volkskrant
() spel dat moeiteloos meegaat in de wijdst uiteenlopende stemmingen () () Giacometti geeft zijn vanzelfsprekend klinkende gevoel voor Schumanns stijl inhoud met een indrukwekkend technisch gemak. NRC
() de luisteraar buitelt met hem mee, het ene moment verzeild rakend in een heftige woedeuitbarsting, om het volgend moment zo geraakt worden door melancholie dat je je vertwijfeld afvraagt of het slechts een cd-opname is. Over zon cd moet je niet teveel praten, die moet je beluisteren! () Pianowereld
() hij volgt met superieure empathie de grillig opeenvolgende stemmingswisselingen. () () een wonderschone cd. Tijdschrift Oude Muziek
() Paolo Giacometti verteld Schumanns verhaal in alle nuances () () Onder zijn handen worden snelle stemmingswisselingen logische onderdelen van een grillig geheel () () Pure romantiek in een zeldzaam fraaie, tijdeigen klank, een must voor de liefhebbers. Luister
() A most enjoyable disc from the beginning to end () () the piano yield a wealth of colour which Paolo Giacometti exploits with obvious delight and complete naturalness () Gramophone

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() ein interessanter Kontrast zu Einspielungen auf dem modernen Konzertflgel. Rondo

() Een zachte, weke klank als van vaal zilver. () () Het is een heel eigen wereld die de pianist voor ons opent, alsof we een stijlkamer mogen betreden waar al geen eeuwigheid iemand meer is geweest. () Financieel Dagblad

() delightful recordings, I was struck by the pianist's genial nature, warmth, and sense of humor, as well as a refreshing lack of showiness () () Giacometti demonstrates an intuitive mastery of the period instruments he plays, drawing out coloristic effects that do not emanate from modern pianos. () () Giacometti achieves something altogether different here, finding an intimacy that seems to mirror the spontaneity of the creative process. () () Giacometti's sweet, intelligent readings add a special dimension to this wonderful music. () Fanfare

() gevoelvolle expressie staat op de voorgrond () () pozie en atletiek gaan op deze cd een geslaagde verbinding aan. () Volkskrant

() spel dat moeiteloos meegaat in de wijdst uiteenlopende stemmingen () () Giacometti geeft zijn vanzelfsprekend klinkende gevoel voor Schumanns stijl inhoud met een indrukwekkend technisch gemak. NRC

() de luisteraar buitelt met hem mee, het ene moment verzeild rakend in een heftige woedeuitbarsting, om het volgend moment zo geraakt worden door melancholie dat je je vertwijfeld afvraagt of het slechts een cd-opname is. Over zon cd moet je niet teveel praten, die moet je beluisteren! () Pianowereld

() hij volgt met superieure empathie de grillig opeenvolgende stemmingswisselingen. () () een wonderschone cd. Tijdschrift Oude Muziek

() Paolo Giacometti verteld Schumanns verhaal in alle nuances () () Onder zijn handen worden snelle stemmingswisselingen logische onderdelen van een grillig geheel () () Pure romantiek in een zeldzaam fraaie, tijdeigen klank, een must voor de liefhebbers. Luister

() A most enjoyable disc from the beginning to end () () the piano yield a wealth of colour which Paolo Giacometti exploits with obvious delight and complete naturalness () Gramophone



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