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Amazon.com French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet has had a lifelong devotion to vocal repertoire, and it was inevitable that he would record an "opera without words" program. He is co-arranger of several selections on this disc, which is dedicated by Thibaudet to all the singers with whom he has performed. Listened to in one sitting, the disc is perhaps too much of a good thing. Savored a couple of tracks at a time, however, it offers considerable pleasure. Among today's big-name pianists, Thibaudet is one of those most frequently praised for "singing tone." He displays it exquisitely throughout this program, beginning with the initial track, a fantasy on two arias from Samson et Dalila. Among the other tracks, a few do disappointingly little to enhance what one would find in a piano-vocal score ("Vissi d'arte" is an obvious example). On the other hand, Thibaudet's full technical arsenal is magisterially deployed in "Soirée de Vienne," a concoction of Johann Strauss waltz themes including that of Die Fledermaus; a "sonata-fantasy" based on Madama Butterfly -- at 12 minutes, the longest track on the disc; and Louis Brassin's formidable arrangement of the "Ride of the Valkyries," which Thibaudet tosses off with staggering ease. -- Roger Pines Product Description Jean Yves Thibaudet brings a lifelong passion for opera to his new CD of irresistible operatic melodies: Aria - Opera Without Words, an album that combines the intimacy of the piano recital with the drama and romance of the opera house. Following the huge success of his recording of the complete solo piano music of Erik Satie, this new album is a very personal collection of timeless classics and new transcriptions - including several by Thibaudet himself. Aria - Opera Without Words includes arrangements of many of the best-loved arias of opera including Puccini's "Vissi d'arte" from Tosca and "O mio babbino caro" from Gianni Schicchi, and the sparkling "Jewel Song" from Gounod`s Faust. Thibaudet even provides a thrilling portrait of Wagner's mighty "Ride of the Valkyries." These performances are not just arrangements of popular classics, they are also piano works in their own right. About the Artist Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his compelling performances and poetic interpretations. An exciting and versatile musician respected for his mastery of color, nuance and rhythmic intricacies, he is sought after by today's foremost orchestras, conductors and music festivals, as well as for collaborations with pre-eminent musicians. A prolific artist in both the performance and recording arenas, he has been hailed by the press as "one of the best pianists in the world." Supporting this acclaim, April 2006 brings Mr. Thibaudet's third appearance of the season at Carnegie Hall, his second appearance this season at The Kennedy Center, and his first of the season at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, all with the San Francisco Symphony and Michael Tilson Thomas. May brings performances in Perth, Australia, a tour of China with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, and recitals in Hanoi and at the Klavier Festival Ruhr. Thus far in the 2005-06 season, he has been heard in performances throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. Of special note were the September 2005 release of Universal Pictures' Academy Award-nominated soundtrack to the major motion picture Pride and Prejudice, on which he was featured with the English Chamber Orchestra, and his performance with the London Symphony Orchestra at André Previn's 75th Birthday Gala. Other season highlights have included solo recitals at Lucerne Festival Piano 2005 and Los Angeles 's Walt Disney Concert Hall; and a chamber music tour of the Netherlands and Spain with the Rossetti String Quartet. His 2005-06 North American orchestral engagements included subscription series concerts with the symphony orchestras of San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia, Colorado, Utah, WashingASIN: B000M9BTPE
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