Julian Riem - Debussy & Szymanowski: Études (2019)

Julian Riem is a pianist noted for his elegance, spirited playing, and striking virtuosity. Numerous chamber music recordings attest to his versatility. Now the Echo award-winner is presenting his first solo CD, which features genuine rarities: the etudes of Claude Debussy and Karol Szymanowski represent the pianistic high points in the careers of two geniuses, who experiment here with the technical possibilities of the instrument and interpreter alike. Both composers wrote these cycles during the First World War, finding a highly personal form of expression in the process. Here the legacy of Chopin merges with the dawn of modernism. With his depth, evocative playing, and brilliant tonal nuances, Riem leads us on a true journey of discovery.

Tracklist:
1. 12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 1, Pour les cinq doigts (02:55)
2. 12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 2, Pour les tierces (03:16)
3. 12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 3, Pour les quartes (04:53)
4. 12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 4, Pour les sixtes (03:44)
5. 12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 5, Pour les octaves (02:34)
6. 12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 6, Pour les huit doigts (01:38)
7. 12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 7, Pour les degrés chromatiques (02:14)
8. 12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 8, Pour les agréments (04:39)
9. 12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 9, Pour les notes répétées (03:05)
10. 12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 10, Pour les sonorités opposées (04:20)
11. 12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 11, Pour les arpeges composes (03:59)
12. 12 Études, L. 136, Book 2: No. 12, Pour les accords (04:27)
13. 12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 1, Presto (01:04)
14. 12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 2, Andantino soave (01:21)
15. 12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 3, Vivace assai (00:38)
16. 12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 4, Presto (01:28)
17. 12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 5, Andante espressivo (01:11)
18. 12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 6, Vivace (00:39)
19. 12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 7, Allegro molto (00:56)
20. 12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 8, Lento assai mesto (02:05)
21. 12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 9, Animato (01:05)
22. 12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 10, Presto. Tempestoso (01:02)
23. 12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 11, Andante soave (01:23)
24. 12 Studies, Op. 33: No. 12, Presto energico (01:51)