This six cd set is a reissue of several separate issues from the past fifteen years or so played by the french pianistic superstar, pierre laurent aimard. Find pierrelaurent aimard discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Biography, bach discography and photos of the artist. Pierrelaurent aimard again conquers the iconic keyboard repertoire by johann sebastian bach after his hugely successful the art of fugue recording 2008. Listen to albums and songs from pierrelaurent aimard.
The son of parents who were both doctors, pierrelaurent aimard entered the lyons conservatoire at the age of seven gaining a premier prix five years later. Written in paris during the last months of the nazi occupation, it. Pierrelaurent aimard is respected throughout the world as a firstrate interpreter of piano music in general and as a leading advocate of contemporary music in particular, both in the concert hall and on the basis of his impressive discography. His teacher was yvonne loriod, wife of composer and theory teacher olivier messiaen aimard s studies with loriod gave him a close association with messiaen. His teacher was yvonne loriod, wife of composer and theory teacher olivier messiaen. There is some mixing and matching from the earlier issues e. Aimard is widely acclaimed as a key figure in the music of our time and has had close collaborations with many leading composers. Aimard will play in the first of seven concerts that he has fashioned for his perspectives series at. Widely acclaimed as a key figure in the music of our time and as a uniquely significant interpreter of piano repertoire from every age, pierre laurent aimard, is our artist of the season. Aimard is famous for his contributions to the modernist catalog. Pierrelaurent aimard edinburgh international festival. Despite cancellations of many events due to covid19, pierre laurent aimard continues to present livestreamed recitals and concerts. The official page of french pianist pierrelaurent aimard.
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Listen to the latest music from pierre laurent aimard and all other albums and singles for free. Pierre laurent aimard is one of the leading pianists associated with the mainstream european avantgarde of the last third of the twentieth century and the early twentyfirst century. Ives pierre laurent aimard susan graham 2 featuring emmanuel pahud tabea zimmermann. It looks like we dont have any biography for pierre laurent aimard yet be the first to contribute. Known for a trademark grin and dynamic control, french pianist pierrelaurent aimard has won plaudits from critics and audiences worldwide for his rendition of piano concertos by bach, beethoven, debussy, dvorak and ravel and contemporary composers. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. Pierrelaurent aimard plays messiaens beloved catalogue of birds. His recent recording of murail and benjamin with the bayerischer rundfunk won the 2017 gramophone award in the contemporary category. Aimard will play in the first of seven concerts that. In 1973, he was awarded the chamber music prize of the paris conservatoire. Pierrelaurent aimard s recital, a concert performance of works by j.
International festival artist in residence pierrelaurent aimard is one of todays most pioneering musicians as well as a global giant of the piano, renowned for his revelatory insights and his exhilarating virtuosity. His teacher at the paris conservatory was yvonne loriod, wife of the composer and theory teacher olivier messiaen. Apr 17, 2016 pierrelaurent aimards milton court recital was given over to a single work, messiaens vingt regards sur lenfantjesus. Aimard is particularly committed to contemporary music. Find pierrelaurent aimard discography, albums and singles on allmusic. September 9, 1957 lyon, france the french pianist, pierre laurent aimard, studied at the paris conservatory with yvonne loriod and in london with maria curcio. Pierre laurent aimard born 9 september 1957 is a french pianist. As a student at the paris conservatory, he won four first prizes. Dec 10, 2006 pierre laurent aimard with the new york philharmonic at avery fisher hall. From the age of twelve aimard studied piano with yvonne loriod, chamber music with genevieve joy and counterpoint with jeanclaude henry at the paris conservatoire. Pierrelaurent aimard buy recordings presto classical. Jul 20, 2015 pierrelaurent aimard opens a world of imagination in ligetis piano music the composers favourite interpreter has provided an online guide to two of ligetis pieces and its something. Pierrelaurent aimard is one of the leading pianists associated with the mainstream european avantgarde of the last third of the 20th century and the early 21st century.
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Pierre laurent aimard the warner recordings 2012 10022020, 19. Pierrelaurent aimard music report the new york times. Olivier messiaen maryvonne le dizes, alain damiens, pierre laurent aimard, pierre strauch. Widely acclaimed as a key figure in the music of our time and as a uniquely significant interpreter of piano repertoire from every age, pierre laurent aimard has enjoyed an internationally celebrated career. Pierrelaurent aimard listen on deezer music streaming. Pierrelaurent aimard opens a world of imagination in ligeti. Pierrelaurent aimard telecharger et ecouter les albums.
Pierre laurent aimard, pierre boulez, the cleveland orchestra ravel. Listen to albums and songs from pierre laurent aimard. A founder member of the ensemble intercontemporain, the pianist pierrelaurent aimard b. As a student at the paris conservatory, he won four first priz. Find the song lyrics for pierre laurent aimard top tracks. Pierrelaurent aimard opens a world of imagination in ligetis piano music the composers favourite interpreter has provided an online guide to two of ligetis pieces. Pierre laurent aimard with the new york philharmonic at avery fisher hall. Renowned for his dedication to contemporary chamber music and exceptional interpretations of gyorgy ligeti and beethoven, french pianist pierrelaurent aimard was born in lyon in 1957. A founder member of the ensemble intercontemporain, the pianist pierre laurent aimard b. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Ensemble intercontemporain, pierre boulez, ensemble intercontemporain, pierre laurent aimard, florent boffard explosante fixe music. Pierrelaurent aimard prelude and fugue in c wtk, book i, no. Renowned for his dedication to contemporary chamber music and exceptional interpretations of gyorgy ligeti and beethoven, french pianist pierre laurent aimard was born in lyon in 1957. He has appeared as soloist with leading orchestras in the usa.
Pierrelaurent aimard s notes from the welltempered clavier. And the french pianist pierrelaurent aimard, who worked closely with stockhausen for years, remarks. Pierrelaurent aimard born 9 september 1957 is a french pianist. Born in lyon in 1957, pierre laurent aimard studied at the paris conservatoire with yvonne loriod and. Experience the music and browse the pierre laurent aimard discography on dg. Ensemble intercontemporain, pierre boulez, ensemble. Pierrelaurent aimard musician music database radio. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. This special, live ravinia broadcast begins earlier than usual. The pierrelaurent aimard collection pierre laurent. Klavierkonzerte 15 pierrelaurent aimard, ludwig van beethoven, nikolaus harnoncourt. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the biography submission guide.
I had heard him play part of messaiens vingt regards this past season and was knocked out. Music at its most urgent extremes from pierrelaurent aimard in the. Born in lyon in 1957, pierrelaurent aimard studied at the paris conservatoire with yvonne loriod and in london with maria curcio. His many recordings have placed on the billboard charts and won grammy award nominations. This double album includes the entire the welltempered clavier book 1. Pierre laurent aimard s notes from the welltempered clavier. Music profile for pierrelaurent aimard, born 9 september 1957. One of his most notable recordings is that of the first two books. Pygmy music refers to the subsaharan african music traditions of the central african foragers or pygmies, predominantly in the congo, the central african republic and cameroon pygmy groups include the bayaka, the bambuti, and the batwa music is an important part of pygmy life, and casual performances take place during many of the days events. Widely acclaimed as a key figure in the music of our time and as a uniquely significant interpreter of piano repertoire from every age, pierre laurent aimard enjoys an internationally celebrated career. Though the fidelio discography is large, few recordings stand out as this one continues. He performs throughout the world each season with major orchestras under conductors including esapekka. Exdirector of lhumanite, and former leader of the french communist party pcf.
He was one of the major european composers of the 20th century, and one of the preeminent polish musicians during his last three decades. Includes a portrait of the performer with special appearances by composer elliott carter and bach scholar christoph wolff 30 min. Pierre laurent aimard is one of the leading pianists associated with the mainstream european avantgarde of the last third of the 20th century and the early 21st century. Find the best clips, watch programmes, catch up on the news, and read the latest pierre. He was the soloist in several premieres of works such as repons by pierre boulez, klavierstuck xiv by karlheinz stockhausen, and the eleventh and thirteenth piano etudes of gyorgy ligeti. Later he studied with yvonne loriod and with maria curcio in 1973, he was awarded the chamber music prize of the paris conservatoire. Pianist pierrelaurent aimard is returning to the concertgebouworkest on 17 and 19. Pierrelaurent aimard piano, irina kataeva piano, elisabeth chojnacka harpsichord, zsigmond szathmary organ, arditti quartet, london sinfonietta. Pierrelaurent aimard piano euroarts music international. Bach the art of fugue deutsche grammophon 477 7345 messiaen hommage a messiaen deutsche grammophon 477 7452 other releases. Pierrelaurent aimard discography january 2009 latest releases. Mar 22, 2008 on thursday night pierrelaurent aimard opened his carnegie hall recital with the first 11 pieces from the art of fugue. His teacher was yvonne loriod, wife of the composer and theory teacher olivier messiaen.
Pierre laurent aimard s instagram profile has 176 photos and videos. Music profile for pierre laurent aimard, born 9 september 1957. Buy tickets for pierre laurent aimard concerts near you. The warner recordings pierrelaurent aimard release. Aimard s pianism is focused on the sound capability of the instrument in all its.