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Hélène Couvert|Janáček: Piano Works

Janáček: Piano Works

Hélène Couvert

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In these performances by Hélène Couvert, Janácek's On the Overgrown Path and In the Mists sound far more French than Czeck in character. Nothing in Janácek's often knotty and gnarly piano writing seems beyond Couvert's abilities, butJanácek's compulsive rhythmic accents, eccentric ostinati, quirky tempos, unusual forms, and wholly individualistic approach to melody and harmony are absent. Here, Janácek's piano music sounds more like Debussy in its hazy sonorities, Liszt in its florid arabesques, or Scriabin in its languid sensuality. This is not to say there aren't things to enjoy here. Couvert's performances are exceedingly expressive and often affecting. But for those who prefer their Janácek straight, Couvert's performances may disappoint. Zigzag Territories' digital sound is crisp and colorful, but a tad lacking in depth.
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Janáček: Piano Works

Hélène Couvert

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1
On the Overgrown Path, JW VIII/17, Book 1: No. 1, Our Evenings
00:04:21

Leos Janácek, Composer - Hélène Couvert, MainArtist

2006 Zig Zag Territoires 2006 Zig Zag Territoires

2
On the Overgrown Path, JW VIII/17, Book 1: No. 2, A Blown-Away Leaf
00:03:32

Leos Janácek, Composer - Hélène Couvert, MainArtist

2006 Zig Zag Territoires 2006 Zig Zag Territoires

3
On the Overgrown Path, JW VIII/17, Book 1: No. 3, Come With Us!
00:01:20

Leos Janácek, Composer - Hélène Couvert, MainArtist

2006 Zig Zag Territoires 2006 Zig Zag Territoires

4
On the Overgrown Path, JW VIII/17, Book 1: No. 4, The Madonna of Frydek
00:03:36

Leos Janácek, Composer - Hélène Couvert, MainArtist

2006 Zig Zag Territoires 2006 Zig Zag Territoires

5
On the Overgrown Path, JW VIII/17, Book 1: No. 5, They Chattered Like Swallows
00:02:52

Leos Janácek, Composer - Hélène Couvert, MainArtist

2006 Zig Zag Territoires 2006 Zig Zag Territoires

6
On the Overgrown Path, JW VIII/17, Book 1: No. 6, Words Fail !
00:02:06

Leos Janácek, Composer - Hélène Couvert, MainArtist

2006 Zig Zag Territoires 2006 Zig Zag Territoires

7
On the Overgrown Path, JW VIII/17, Book 1: No. 7, Good Night !
00:03:13

Leos Janácek, Composer - Hélène Couvert, MainArtist

2006 Zig Zag Territoires 2006 Zig Zag Territoires

8
On the Overgrown Path, JW VIII/17, Book 1: No. 8, Unutterable Anguish
00:04:41

Leos Janácek, Composer - Hélène Couvert, MainArtist

2006 Zig Zag Territoires 2006 Zig Zag Territoires

9
On the Overgrown Path, JW VIII/17, Book 1: No. 9, In Tears
00:03:27

Leos Janácek, Composer - Hélène Couvert, MainArtist

2006 Zig Zag Territoires 2006 Zig Zag Territoires

10
On the Overgrown Path, JW VIII/17, Book 1: No. 10, The Barn Owl Has Not Flown Away!
00:03:51

Leos Janácek, Composer - Hélène Couvert, MainArtist

2006 Zig Zag Territoires 2006 Zig Zag Territoires

Piano Sonata 1.X.1905, JW VIII/19 (Leoš Janáček)

11
I. Foreboding
00:06:16

Leos Janácek, Composer - Hélène Couvert, MainArtist

2006 Zig Zag Territoires 2006 Zig Zag Territoires

12
II. Death
00:08:38

Leos Janácek, Composer - Hélène Couvert, MainArtist

2006 Zig Zag Territoires 2006 Zig Zag Territoires

In the Mists, JW VIII/22 (Leoš Janáček)

13
I. Andante
00:05:14

Leos Janácek, Composer - Hélène Couvert, MainArtist

2006 Zig Zag Territoires 2006 Zig Zag Territoires

14
II. Molto adagio
00:06:06

Leos Janácek, Composer - Hélène Couvert, MainArtist

2006 Zig Zag Territoires 2006 Zig Zag Territoires

15
III. Andantino
00:02:39

Leos Janácek, Composer - Hélène Couvert, MainArtist

2006 Zig Zag Territoires 2006 Zig Zag Territoires

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IV. Presto
00:06:27

Leos Janácek, Composer - Hélène Couvert, MainArtist

2006 Zig Zag Territoires 2006 Zig Zag Territoires

Album review

In these performances by Hélène Couvert, Janácek's On the Overgrown Path and In the Mists sound far more French than Czeck in character. Nothing in Janácek's often knotty and gnarly piano writing seems beyond Couvert's abilities, butJanácek's compulsive rhythmic accents, eccentric ostinati, quirky tempos, unusual forms, and wholly individualistic approach to melody and harmony are absent. Here, Janácek's piano music sounds more like Debussy in its hazy sonorities, Liszt in its florid arabesques, or Scriabin in its languid sensuality. This is not to say there aren't things to enjoy here. Couvert's performances are exceedingly expressive and often affecting. But for those who prefer their Janácek straight, Couvert's performances may disappoint. Zigzag Territories' digital sound is crisp and colorful, but a tad lacking in depth.
© TiVo

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