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Marc-André Hamelin
A titan of the piano known for scaling the longest and most challenging works, Marc-André Hamelin was once a student struggling to achieve finger independence in a Bach Sinfonia. In this collection of videos, Hamelin reflects on revelations he’s had at the keyboard throughout his piano life that have piqued his curiosity and made him into a multifaceted maverick. Features commentary and performances of the music of JS Bach, CPE Bach, Beethoven, Debussy, and Hamelin himself.
Bach's Polyphony
Marc-André Hamelin reflects on his childhood teacher Yvonne Hubert, who first opened his eyes to the wonders of keyboard polyphony in Bach’s D minor Sinfonia.
Beethoven’s Drama
Marc-André Hamelin remembers a particularly memorable lesson on Beethoven’s Sonata in F major op. 10 no. 2 with Russell Sherman, whose choice metaphor infused a seemingly banal passage with meaning.
The Audacity of CPE Bach
The music of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach has been overshadowed by the world-historic brilliance of his father’s oeuvre. In this video, Marc-André Hamelin talks about his recent awakening to the music of CPE Bach, featuring performances of La Complaisante (a piece “amateurs should flock to”) and the Rondo in C minor (an example of the composer’s “audacity”).
An Old Friend: Debussy’s Reflets dan l’eau
Join Marc-André Hamelin as he wades through the comforting waters of Debussy’s Reflets dans l’eau, a piece he’s known intimately for decades. Features a full performance.
Marc-André Hamelin’s Toccata
Marc-André Hamelin discusses and performs his Toccata for piano, commissioned for the 2017 Van Cliburn Competition.
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