As Simon Trpceski's career continues to grow with extraordinary momentum, and in the wake of glowing reviews for his Chopin CD, this all-Debussy recital marks our fourth release by the brilliant young Macedonian pianist. The repertoire consists of Images (Books I and II), Children's Corner, L'isle joyeuse, the Arabesques and Clair de lune from the Suite bergamasque.
His home country has inspired his interpretation of these Debussy pieces. Simon says: "My experiences in the historical city of Ohrid, and in my father's birthplace, the village Zbazdi, where every summer, as a child I absorbed the wonderful natural beauty and the authentic lifestyle of the village, have always been, and still remain, a constant inspiration and endless source of energy for my work, including the pieces that appear on this recording."
Reviewing a performance by Trpceski of Debussy's Images (Book I), The Seattle Times wrote earlier this year, "Here is a pianist who really gets to the heart of the Impressionist style, one who can make the textures shimmer." The Toronto Star said (of Images Book II), "he turned ordinary notes into gently shimmering cascades of colour, finally building up to the rollicking, occasionally jazzy 'Poissons d'or'. His playing was so perfect that it took an effort to remember to breathe while listening."
Tracklist
DEBUSSY
[1] Arabesque No. 1
[2] Arabesque No. 2
Children's Corner
[3] I. Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum
[4] II. Jimbo's Lullaby
[5] III. Serenade for the Doll
[6] IV. The Snow is dancing
[7] V. The little Shepherd
[8] VI. Golliwogg's Cakewalk
Images, Book I
[9] I. Reflets dans l'eau
[10] II. Hommage à Rameau
[11] III. Mouvement
Images, Book II
[12] I. Cloches à travers les feuilles
[13] II. Et la lune descend sur le temple qui fut
[14] III. Poissons d’or
