“When Hélène Grimaud plays the Adagio from Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major time stops … There are evenings when one can be almost overwhelmed by the emotional power of music. Such a night was to be had on Wednesday in Luxembourg.”
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MOZART
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791):
Piano Concerto No. 19 in F major K. 459
“Ch’io mi scordi di te?” – “Non temer, amato bene” K. 505 (Idamante)
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major K. 488
HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD
Deutsche Grammophon
2011
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“At first glance, the two appear as very different characters … yet both share masterly use of their instrument and passion in the game. Gabetta, Argentinean cellist and currently “Artist in Residence” at the Philharmonie, and French pianist Hélène Grimaud, are absolute mega…
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“The Piano Concerto in G major by Maurice Ravel is one of the declared favorites of Hélène Grimaud, and it is a work which definitely offers the pianist a stage full of glamorous notes to develop … For this virtuoso concerto Grimaud could not have asked for better partners …
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The Wolf Conservation Center’s educational impact just got a whole lot broader. Thanks to a new partnership with WildEarth TV, an experienced live wildlife broadcaster, the WCC is bringing an unlimited number of visitors into the private lives of four breeding pairs of criti…
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Hélène Grimaud is about to embark on a European tour with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra and Riccardo Chailly, performing the Ravel Piano Concerto in G major in Luxembourg, Hamburg, Cologne, Berlin, Valladolid and Madrid.
This tour follows a run of concerts in Leipzig…
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Austria’s Krone Zeitung reviews Hélène Grimaud’s performance of Beethoven Piano Concerto no. 5 at the Musikverein with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Andris Nelsons.
“Ein fulminante Abend im Musikverein. Jubel und Bravi für das Bayerische Rundfunk-sinfonieorchest…
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“From the first concert you could expect a lot: The charismatic pianist Hélène Grimaud and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performed together for the first time conducted by the young Canadian Yannick Nézet-Séguin.”
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On June 14, 2012 Hélène Grimaud will join famed cellist and friend Jan Vogler for a unique recital at Bedford Post – the inn and restaurant owned by actor and environmental activist Richard Gere – in Bedford, New York.
All proceeds from the recital and live webcast will go …
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Following performances of Brahms Piano Concerto no. 1 in Munich, Hélène Grimaud travelled with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Andris Nelsons to Vienna for a performance of Beethoven Piano Concerto no. 5 in the Musikverein.
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“Hélène Grimaud appears delicate and fragile – at first glance, the French pianist does not seem to be the ideal candidate for Brahms’ D minor Concerto. But as she has often proved in past Munich performances, she can definitely pull the punches.”
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Hélène Grimaud is the subject of next week’s Empreintes French documentary series which will be broadcast on France 5 on 27 April at 19.35.
This film, which is directed by the acclaimed TV journalist and writer, Annie Lemoine, follows Hélène on tour throughout Germa…
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The Süddeutsche Zeitung reviews Hélène Grimaud’s performance of Brahms Piano Concerto no. 1 with the Bayerische Rundfunk and Andris Nelsons in Munich
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Hélène Grimaud performed Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 with Leonard Slatkin and the New World Symphony Saturday night at the Arsht Center.
There’s always a sense of occasion when the New World Symphony leaves its base in Miami Beach for the grander surroundings of the Arsh…
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“The reason for this performance is the great pianist Hélène Grimaud. She lives up to all the hype and expectation; in addition there are other benefits to the evening.
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Join Hélène Grimaud, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Andris Nelsons for performances of Brahms Piano Concerto no. 1 in Munich on 19 April and 20 April.
“Zarte 13 zählte Hélène Rose Paule Grimaud, als sie weit weg von ihrer südfranzösischen Heimat als jüngste Kla…
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The Mandarin Oriental’s online magazine interviews Hélène Grimaud about music, life and wolves
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“When your house wine is your own private label champagne and you’ve got an iPhone app bearing your name, what more do you need in life? From horsehide high-tops to his morning energy shot, top chef Alain Ducasse lets GQ in on the 10 things he can’t do without …
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“Fresh from an acclaimed concert under the baton of Esa-Pekka Salonen, the New World Symphony this weekend brings more world-class collaborators to South Florida.
“The brilliant, idiosyncratic French pianist Hélène Grimaud and the renowned American conductor Leonard Slatkin…
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“What was it like having Neeme Järvi back on the podium at Orchestra Hall on Thursday? Like a joyous smile that spread so wide across the face that it almost reached around the back of the head.”
Hélène Grimaud joined Järvi and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for a special…
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One of Germanys biggest classical festivals, which will take place in over 80 different locations between 9th June and 9th September announced its program for this season.
Among other top-class classical artists Hélène will take part in this year’s festival.
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Music Director Emeritus Neeme Jarvi returns to lead a newly-adapted suite from Wagner’s exhilarating “Die Meistersinger” and the acclaimed Helene Grimaud joins him for Brahms’ majestic Piano Concerto No. 1. After a recent performance by Ms. Grimaud, the Mercury News raved, "a …
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World-renowned virtuosos Hélène Grimaud and Anne-Sophie Mutter, Turkish pianist/composer Fazil Say, the Ensemble Wien Berlin and the Warsaw Philharmonic Choir are among the stars of this summer’s Istanbul International Music Festival, the organizers of Turkey’s foremost annual…
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Helene’s new Mozart album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Classical Traditional Chart in the US.
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Throughout the week Classic FM’s renowned presenter, John Suchet, plays movements from Hélène’s new Mozart release.
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Hélène’s new album is placed in the ITUNES STORE 10 TOP CLASSICAL ALBUMS in the US, France and Germany!
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On Tuesday, 8th November 2011, Hélène will present her new album on “KulturBühne an der Sphinx” at the Berliner KulturKaufhaus Dussmann. Hélène will give her fans a taste of her new album and will do a short Q&A session after the performance.
Tuesady, 08.11.2011 / 19:00 h…
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Paris is gearing up for a major week long residency by Hélène Grimaud which runs from 1 – 6 November with four different concerts at La Salle Pleyel and Cité de la Musique.
For this unique “Domaine Privé” Hélène will be joined on stage by two of Europe’s elite orchestras (t…
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German TV celebrates the release of Hélène’s new Mozart album with a feature on “Klick Klack”, Bayerische Rundfunk’s leading arts programme. Broadcast date: 21st October 2011.
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“Her way – A pianist of strong opinions”: An in depth feature on Hélène Grimaud in “The New Yorker” by D.T. Max.
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Hélène Grimaud – new album: Mozart
This album marks two ‘firsts’ for Hélène Grimaud – her first live DG recording and her first ever Mozart concerto recording.
The album is the culmination of a musical love affair which began two years ago when the French pianist pla…
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Hélène will talk about the new album on Radio Stephansdom.
Broadcast date: Thursday, 27th October 2011