Famous suites for one or two pianos four hands
« The version [by Holst] we get on this release is by Josée Caron for piano 4 hands and made from
the orchestral score. […]
While two pianos can generate more orchestral sonorities I was quite impressed with the arrangement
here. […]
They like Liszt so many years ago aim for something more pianistic yet still completely
faithful to the composer's original concept.
[…] Again Duo Caron does full justice to this fascinating work [by Bartók]
that is as much for 2 pianos as an orchestral transcription. It finishes off a fascinating recital well
recorded with ample program notes. »
★★★★★
« Through their obvious complicity
Suites modernes pour quatre mains demonstrates the
exceptional playing of both pianists whose individual qualities align in impeccable ensemble playing. […]
In Josée Caron's transcription of the first movement of Gustav Holst's
The Planets
Op. 32 the powerful playing of both performers depicts the menacing character of
Mars Bringer
of War.. […]
Beautiful sonority and impeccable ensemble playing are on display in Claude Debussy's
Petite suite. […]
Béla Bartók's excellent
Suite 4b BB 122 demonstrates the exceptional qualities
of the Duo Caron. […] A very fine album. »
Where to find the album ?
Where to find the album ?
Music Recording Details
Sir Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
The Planets op. 32 Suite for large Orchestra (Excerpts)
Transcribed for Piano Duet by Josée Caron
Mars
The Bringer of War 07:08
Jupiter
The Bringer of Jollity 07:27
Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Petite Suite (1889)
For Piano Duet
En bateau Andantino 03:20
Cortège Moderato 03:34
Menuet Moderato 03:06
Ballet Allegro giusto 03:22
Béla Bartók (1881-1945)
Suite opus 4b BB 122 (1941)
Transcribed for two Pianos four Hands by Béla Bartók
from Orchestral Suite n° 2 Op. 4 Sz. 34 BB 40
Serenata: Comodo 07:06
Allegro diabolico 09:13
Scena della Puszta: Andante 08:43
Per finire: Comodo 07:08
Recorded at Studio Piccolo Montréal on Steinway Pianos
Rental of the second piano: Pianos Bolduc
General Director and Artistic Director: Martin Duchesne
Artistic Producer: Robert Lafond
Recorded edited and mastered by: Robert Lafond AUM Studio
Photos: Simon Rancourt
Graphic Design: Sophie Desjardins | DA
Texts: Josée Caron
English Traduction: Patricia Abbott
Spanish Traduction: Daniel Fournier
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