Variations

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If the Mozart variations are nothing special, those by Beethoven and Brahms are masterpieces, which Trpčeski conveys with his characteristic refinement. His Brahms has grave beauty, and his Beethoven... — BBC Music Magazine, May 2022, 5 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 11th Mar 2022
Catalogue No: CKD682
Label: Linn
Length: 62 minutes

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Mozart: Sechs Variationen in F-Dur über die Arie 'Salve tu, Domine' aus der Oper I filosofi immaginarii (Giovanni Paisiello) K398 (416e)

Work length7:21

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Beethoven: Variations (12) on a Russian Dance, WoO 71

Work length12:30

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Brahms: Variations on a theme by Schumann in F sharp minor, Op. 9

Work length18:19

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Mozart: Variations (8) on 'Come un'agnello' from Sarti's Fra i due litiganti, K460

Work length13:29

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Beethoven: Variations (32) on an Original Theme in C minor, WoO 80

Work length10:27

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Simon Trpčeski

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Following his ‘glorious’ Shostakovich concertos recording which was named a BBC Music Magazine Concerto Choice, Simon Trpčeski releases his first solo piano album for Linn. Hailed for his powerful virtuosity, deeply expressive approach and charismatic stage presence, the pianist has recorded five sets of variations by Mozart, Brahms and Beethoven.

In addition to Mozart’s simple, elegant Variations on ‘Salve tu, Domine’, and his practically unknown Variations on ‘Come un agnello’, the recital includes Brahms’s multi-layered, highly romantic Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, op.9, plus Beethoven’s Variations on a Russian Dance, whose classical style belies the composer’s quintessential fierceness. Beethoven’s substantial Variations on an Original Theme in C minor, whose eight-bar theme based on a descending chromatic bass sets off a whirlwind of uninterrupted variations, draws the recital to a close. The wide range of emotions expressed in these variations showcase Trpčeski’s own extraordinary range.

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May 2022

If the Mozart variations are nothing special, those by Beethoven and Brahms are masterpieces, which Trpčeski conveys with his characteristic refinement. His Brahms has grave beauty, and his Beethoven – delivered with an exceptionally light touch – manages to sound both intimate and earthshaking.

Sep/Oct 2022

I love the fulness, richness, and beefy tone of Trpčeski’s Bechstein and its presentation by Linn’s recording...and most of all, I really like Trpčeski’s playing and his way with these works. He has a wonderful sense of timing and of knowing exactly what to do, how to do it, and when.

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