Cyprien katsaris technical ability is amazing, the emotion and delivery of the selections are outstanding and it is a delightfully long cd. The official facebook page of cyprien katsaris, worldwide renowned frenchcypriot pianist and composer. Another exceptional, but utterly contrasting keyboard artist is the french virtuoso cyprien katsaris. Cyprien katsaris in conversation with melanie spanswick. Cyprien katsaris live in shanghai, 2005 bachkatsaris, toccata and fugue in d minor, bwv 565 duration. This is a very special award, he told me on the day of the ceremony during which he and fellow pianist martino tirimo were jointly given the 2011 nemitsas prize. Below is the transcript of our january 4, 2012 conversation with cyprien katsaris. In addition to receiving the albert roussel foundation prize in paris and winning the international tchaikovsky competition in 1970, he also was a prizewinner at the 1972 queen elizabeth international music competition of belgium and. I had owned it before but it disappeared and i was thrilled to be able to replace it. Cyprien katsaris is imaginative and original as well as technically brilliant, yet hes also occasionally hard and heavyhanded. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. The work was written in 1885 with possible help from liszt, was. Cyprien katsaris music is a language without boundaries.
Cyprien katsaris live at the fondation louis vuitton, paris. Piano transcriptions cyprien katsaris on allmusic 1993. Grande fantaisie sur zorba, une rhapsodie grecque world premiere recordings 2017. Overview v biography v discography v compositions v credits v related v. Katsaris with luxembourg european soloists chamber orchestra, conducted by jack martin in budapest, 050494 bach piano concerto in d major bwv mozart piano concerto k414 in a major chopin sonata no. In march 2006 cyprien katsaris was the first pianist ever to give masterclasses in franz liszts house in weimar since liszt, who taught there for the very last time in 1886, the year of his death. Mozartiana piano transcriptions cyprien katsaris release date. Cyprien katsaris is one of those rare pianists whose technique, interpretive acumen, and intuitive sense combine to astonish his listeners.
Cyprien katsaris bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. And maybe the defining characteristic of cyprien katsaris is a permanent anger, laced with a. The latter are gathered together in this nofrills budgetprice boxed set. Hifi video test the record katsaris live may move more than a few listeners who like to make such comparisons to invoke the name of horowitz as well as those of bolet and.
In contrast to cyprien katsaris effective emendations of liszts text in the name of orchestrally inspired sonority and dramatic impact, scherbakov is a purist by comparison. Listen to your favorite songs from mozart transcriptions world premiere recording by cyprien katsaris now. Most of the recordings have previously appeared on katsaris own piano 21 label, and span four decades. Cyprien katsaris began his recording career as an emi artist, followed by a long stint at teldec, and then a brief time with sony classical, where he recorded six releases between 1991 and 1994.
Cyprien katsaris is a french pianist and composer of cypriot descend who was born in marseilles on 5 may 1951. Cyprien katsaris, the good genie of the piano by bachtrack for. Cyprien katsaris the sony recordings cd dispatched in 25 to 35 working days. When cyprien katsaris came across the magnificent transcriptions of karol a.
Cyprien katsaris was recently in cyprus to receive one of the most noteworthy tributes of his life. A graduate of the paris conservatoire where he studied piano. Katsaris must be considered in the lineage of rachmaninov, horowitz and cziffra. The authoritative piano magazine has called him one of. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. In august 2008, he was invited to give two concerts on the occasion of the beijing olympic games at the national center for the performing arts. Cyprien katsaris, josef gelinek, franz liszt, carl czerny.
Cyprien katsaris biography, albums, streaming links. Typically, he divulges a uniquely eccentric manner at. Schafe konnen sicher weiden soprano recitative and aria from cantata bwv 208 transcription by cyprien katsaris. Katsaris cyprien mozartiana 12 piano cyprien katsaris for more information, please see.
Georges bizet, edwin fischer, wilhelm kempff mozartiana music. Mozartiana by cyprien katsaris 2009 audio cd amazon. Buy viennese sonatinas by cyprien katsaris from amazons classical music store. Cyprien katsaris discography, albums and songs mp3 buy at.
Five discs are housed in an everunfolding gatefold, containing 111 pieces piano hits according to the album title and played by that memorable, sometime maverick cyprien katsaris. Cyprien katsaris returns to the sonybmg fold with piano mascarade, a twodisc anthology whose subtitle roughly translates the most amazing piano transcriptions of symphonic, operatic, and choral masterpieces. Ungarische zigeunerweisen konzert im ungarischen styl, hungarian gypsy melodies concerto in the hungarian style, is a singlemovement work for piano and orchestra of about 17 minutes duration by sophie menter a renowned pianist in her day, franz liszts favourite female student, and a composer of salon trifles. He first began to play the piano at the age of four, in cameroon where he spent his childhood.
Josef gelinek, franz liszt, carl czerny, ludwig van beethoven. Cyprien katsaris, the frenchcypriot pianist and composer, was born in marseilles in 1951. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cyprien katsaris, josef gelinek, franz liszt, carl czerny, ludwig van beethoven, sigismond thalberg, georges bizet, edwin fischer, cyprien katsaris, cyprien katsaris. Cyprien katsaris bachs instrumental works discography. Largo concerto fmoll bwv 1056 transcription by cyprien katsaris. Piano transcriptions to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Katsaris cyprien mozartiana 12 piano cyprien katsaris.
Find similar albums to mozart transcriptions cyprien katsaris on allmusic. He first began to play the piano in cameroon where he spent his. Graduated from the paris conservatoire with top honors. He trusts liszts deorchestration as written, and for the most part wields a lighter, more incisive, and suppler pair of hands over the symphonys course. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Cyprien katsaris, josef gelinek, franz liszt, carl czerny, ludwig van.
Classical music performed by cyprien katsaris on vinyl, cd. Cyprien katsaris, josef gelinek, franz liszt, carl czerny, ludwig. The frenchcypriot pianist and composer, cyprien katsaris, first began to play the piano at the age of four, in cameroon where he spent his childhood. Cyprien katsaris, the frenchcypriot pianist and composer, was born on 5 may 1951 in marseilles. Cyprien katsaris, the frenchcypriot pianist and composer, was born on may 5th 1951 in marseilles.
Cyprien katsaris is a frenchcypriot virtuoso pianist, teacher and composer. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Mozart transcriptions cyprien katsaris similar allmusic. Cyprien katsaris is an eccentric pianist who is known to astonish his audience with his performances and mannerisms at the keyboard. Those who already know the music are in for some surprises, not all of them pleasant, but at least the playing is interesting.
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