Michel Kiener – Haydn: Late Piano Works (2023) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Michel Kiener – Haydn: Late Piano Works (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:36:54 minutes | 1,72 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Passacaille

Often overshadowed by the likes of Mozart and Beethoven, Joseph Haydn’s piano sonatas have a profound story to tell. From his humble beginnings as a piano teacher to his pivotal role in the Esterházy court, Haydn’s journey as a composer and performer was as intricate as his compositions.

This collection introduces the listener in contact with Haydn’s mature keyboard works, shaped by his encounters with English pianofortes and remarkable pianists like Thérèse Jansen. Discover the exquisite “English” sonatas, where technical brilliance meets profound musical depth.

Exploring the emotional core of his work, we encounter the haunting “Andante with Variations in F Minor,” a poignant masterpiece that seems to resonate with personal grief.

Michel Kiener takes us on a journey through the life and music of this remarkable composer, unveiling the power of musical expression in Joseph Haydn’s works.

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Michel Kiener – Bach: Goldberg Variations (2021) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Michel Kiener – Bach: Goldberg Variations (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:28:18 minutes | 1,96 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Passacaille

With this recording, Swiss harpsichordist Michel Kiener presents his interpretation of the Goldberg Variations, one of Bach’s absolute masterpieces. completed both his piano and harpsichord studies at the Geneva Conservatoire, where he won the prize of virtuosity in both disciplines. He perfected his art with Gustav Leonhardt in Amsterdam and was laureate of the Bruges International Harpsichord Competition. Due to his versatility and his passion for chamber music, Kiener has performed with many outstanding artists such as Christophe Coin, the Kuijken brothers, Ryo Terakado and singers such as Marta Almajano and Jennifer Smith. As a soloist he performed with the ensembles Il Giardino Armonico and Il Gardellino. Michel Kiener performs the Goldberg Variations on his magnificent harpsichord with sumptuous bass made by William Dowd in Paris in 1978, modelled on an instrument made by Nicolas Blanchet in 1730.

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