Water is a captivating exploration of nature’s most fluid element by celebrated pianist Hélène Grimaud. Released in 2016 on Deutsche Grammophon, this album weaves together evocative classical works by composers such as Berio, Takemitsu, Fauré, Ravel, Albéniz, and Liszt, showcasing Grimaud’s expressive and deeply nuanced artistry.
Special to this album are interludes crafted by composer Nitin Sawhney, providing atmospheric transitions that accent the meditative flow of the program. With a thoughtfully curated selection that immerses listeners in rippling soundscapes and emotional depth, Water stands as a distinctive statement in contemporary classical interpretation.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon
- Genre: Classical
- Release Date: 01/29/2016
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TRACKS
A1. Wasserklavier (No.3 From 6 Encores - Per Antonio Ballista)
A2. Water - Transition 1
A3. Rain Tree Sketch II (In Memoriam Oliver Messiaen)
A4. Water - Transition 2
A5. Barcarolle No.5 In F Sharp Minor (op.66) (fis-moll En Fa Diese Mineur Allegretto Moderato)
B1. Water - Transition 3
B2. Jeux D'eau (Music Note=144) (Tres Doux)
B3. Water - Transition 4
B4. Almeria (No.2 From Iberia II Allegretto Moderato)
C1. Water - Transition 5
C2. Les Jeux D'eaux A La Villa D'Este (No.4 From Annees De Pelerinage III S 163 Allegretto)
C3. Water - Transition 6
C4. In The Mists: No.1 (Andante)
C5. Water - Transition 7
C6. La Cathedrale Engloutie (No.10 From Preludes I Profondement Calme)
D1. Water Reflections (Helene Grimaud's Thoughts On The Permutations Of Water)
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