{"product_id":"1200214263720","title":"Alexandre Tharaud - Mémoire - French Piano Works - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlexandre Tharaud\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaraud, a master who redefines French tradition. This is the ultimate compilation of French piano music, distilling the finest artistry from Couperin to the modern era and presenting it with clarity and precision!\n\nAlexandre Taro—who has released definitive recordings of Ravel and Satie, produced blockbuster albums such as *Versailles*, and is also a great champion of French contemporary music—has continued to redefine the French piano tradition throughout his career. With the unparalleled persuasiveness of a true cultural ambassador, this album is the ultimate culmination of his journey, bridging four centuries of music.\n\nThe album spans Baroque, Romantic, and modern works. It masterfully blends masterpieces of French piano music—from works by Couperin, Fauré, Debussy, and the “French Six”—with delicate arrangements and evocative character pieces.\n\n“What about his Debussy? He avoids both a hazy ambiguity and a dry, lifeless quality. The sound is clear and distinct, yet at times it drags us into the depths of the night in a paradoxical way. His ‘Footprints in the Snow’ is truly razor-sharp, almost cruel. ‘The Girl with Flaxen Hair’ is never pandering; rather, it speaks to us concisely and eloquently.” … Alain Rompech (from a review dated May 16, 2024)\nWarner Music Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53255624950049,"sku":"1200214263720","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/1200214263720.jpg?v=1786765407","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-be\/products\/1200214263720","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}