Composer: Vassos Nicolaou
Performer: Tamara Stefanovich, Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Pentatone
Catalogue: PTC5187041
Release: 2023
Size: 486 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
15 Klavieretüden
01. No. 1, Anodos
02. No. 2, Monologos
03. No. 3, Delays
04. No. 4, Chimes
05. No. 5, Mirrors / Interventions
06. No. 6, Animadóttir
07. No. 7, Entrap
08. No. 8, Point de jonction
09. No. 9, Présence d’une absence
10. No. 10, Filter
11. No. 11, Hast du Angst?
12. No. 12, Distory
13. No. 13, Teso
14. No. 14, Rebounds
15. No. 15, Tamara
16. Frames
New Piano Etudes by a Contemporary Master On Etudes & Frames, pianist Tamara Stefanovich presents the music of contemporary master Vassos Nicolaou. In his Etudes, Nicolaou uses virtuosity as a means to explore forms made of complex rhythms, great speed and multi-layered sound. Each of the fifteen etudes has an evocative title, and focuses on specific geometrical-choreographical movements of the hands on the keyboard, as well as on a basic acoustical idea. For Stefanovich, this set has a structural integrity not seen since Ligeti’s Etudes. Nicolaou’s etudes are paired with Frames for two pianos, on which Stefanovich is joined by Pierre- Laurent Aimard. Stefanovich studied together with Nicolaou and has been an important advocate of his music ever since. Dedicating an entire album to his music is a dream come true. Tamara Stefanovich is captivating audiences worldwide with a broad repertoire ranging from Bach to contemporary composers. Etudes & Frames is her third Pentatone album, after having released Influences (2019) and Visions (2022, together with Pierre-Laurent.