Martin Helmchen: Bach, Liszt, Beethoven – Verbier Festival 2011 DVD

UPC: 880242798084

Product Features

• Title: Martin Helmchen: Bach, Liszt, Beethoven – Verbier Festival 2011
• Pianist: Martin Helmchen
• Composers: Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Liszt, Ludwig van Beethoven
• Recording Location: Verbier Festival, 23 July 2011
• Director: Pierre Marto
• Producers: Pierre-Olivier Bardet, Martin Juban
• TV Format: NTSC
• Sound: PCM Stereo
• Region Code: Worldwide (Region Free)
• Run Time: Approx. 120 minutes
• Publisher: IdéaleAudience / EuroArts

Overview

This DVD captures Martin Helmchen's captivating live recital from the 2011 Verbier Festival, featuring an introspective and carefully curated program of works by J.S. Bach, Franz Liszt, and Ludwig van Beethoven. Helmchen, known for his profound musicality and technical mastery, takes the audience on a journey through emotionally intense and structurally demanding compositions.

The recital opens with Bach’s Partita No. 1 in B flat major, a work that demands clarity and articulation. Helmchen then transitions to a selection of Liszt’s pieces, including the contemplative Nuages gris and the rarely performed Vexilla Regis prodeunt. The recital culminates with Beethoven's monumental Piano Sonata No. 29 in B flat major, Op. 106, the Hammerklavier Sonata—widely regarded as one of the most challenging works in the piano repertoire, particularly due to its complex fugue and structural grandeur.

Interesting Facts

• Martin Helmchen is renowned for his interpretation of the German classical tradition, particularly the works of Bach and Beethoven, with a performance style that balances technical precision with deep expressiveness.
• The Hammerklavier Sonata is considered one of Beethoven's most technically demanding works for the piano, especially its third movement, a fugue that challenges even the most experienced pianists.
• Franz Liszt composed Vexilla Regis prodeunt as part of his religious music, a departure from his more well-known virtuosic works, showcasing his spiritual depth.
• The Verbier Festival in Switzerland is one of the world's leading classical music festivals, attracting top-tier artists for its intimate and immersive performances.
• The DVD is directed by Pierre Marto and produced by Pierre-Olivier Bardet, adding to the visual and auditory quality of this prestigious festival performance.

Track Listing

Johann Sebastian Bach

1. Partita No. 1 in B flat major, BWV 825

Franz Liszt

1. Prelude after J.S. Bach's 'Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen'
2. Au bord d'une source
3. Nuages gris
4. Vexilla Regis prodeunt

Ludwig van Beethoven

1. Piano Sonata No. 29 in B flat major, Op. 106 'Hammerklavier'

Publishers

• IdéaleAudience
• EuroArts
• Medici.tv

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