Guillaume De Chassy “pour Barbara” at Sunset-Sunside

Commissioned by the "Philharmonie de Paris" for a creation in 2017, long matured from concert to concert, this new album marks a culmination point in the career of Guillaume de Chassy. The poetic strength and fullness of the pianist unfolds here as ever. Far from the sleight of hand, Guillaume de Chassy manages to summon the imagination of the listener by the concentration and the total sincerity of his game. By reclaiming the songs of Barbara, he preserves all the mystery, the sobriety and especially the underlying emotion. Guided by the poetry of words, opening improvised windows here and there, it brings out recognizable melodies among all. Like a sort of dream at Barbara's......

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Commissioned by the "Philharmonie de Paris" for a creation in 2017, long matured from concert to concert, this new album marks a culmination point in the career of Guillaume de Chassy. The poetic strength and fullness of the pianist unfolds here as ever. Far from the sleight of hand, Guillaume de Chassy manages to summon the imagination of the listener by the concentration and the total sincerity of his game. By reclaiming the songs of Barbara, he preserves all the mystery, the sobriety and especially the underlying emotion. Guided by the poetry of words, opening improvised windows here and there, it brings out recognizable melodies among all. Like a sort of dream at Barbara's...

Commande de la Philharmonie de Paris pour une création en 2017, longuement mûri depuis au fil des concerts, ce nouvel album marque un point d’aboutissement dans le parcours de Guillaume de Chassy. La force poétique et la plénitude sonore du pianiste se déploient ici comme jamais. Loin des effets de manches, Guillaume de Chassy parvient à convoquer l’imaginaire de l’auditeur par la concentration et la sincérité totale de son jeu. En se réappropriant les chansons de Barbara, il en préserve tout le mystère, la sobriété et surtout l’émotion sous-jacente. Guidé par la poésie des mots, ouvrant çà et là des fenêtres improvisées, il fait surgir des mélodies reconnaissables entre toutes. Comme une sorte de songe du côté de chez Barbara …

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