Rzewski MarcAndré Hamelin - The People United Will Never Be Defeated
Review by Kalya Alimentando tus Hábitos
The album "The People United Will Never Be Defeated" by Rzewski MarcAndré Hamelin is a remarkable tribute to the classical music genre. This album is a collection of 36 variations on a Chilean protest song, "¡El pueblo unido jamás será vencido!" (The people united will never be defeated!).
The album showcases the exceptional pianistic skills of Rzewski MarcAndré Hamelin, who expertly performs each variation with precision and clarity. The variations are diverse in style, ranging from a simple melody to a complex set of variations, each with their unique character and mood.
The album's title is a nod to the political message behind the Chilean protest song, which is a call for unity and solidarity among people. The variations beautifully capture this message, as they are a testament to the power of collaboration and creativity.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Variation 14: A Bit Faster, Optimistically | 1:13 | |
| Variation 9: Evenly | 1:02 | |
| Variation 32 | 0:52 | |
| Variation 30: Quarter Note = 84 | 2:36 | |
| Thema: With Determination | 1:23 | |
| Variation 25: Quarter Note = Ca. 84, With Fluctuations | 2:00 | |
| Variation 8: With Agility; Not Too Much Pedal; Crisp | 1:03 | |
| Variation 1: Weaving: Delicate But Firm | 0:52 | |
| Variation 24: Quarter Note - 72 | 2:33 | |
| Variation 29: Quarter Note = 144-152 | 0:33 | |
| Variation 34 | 0:56 | |
| Variation 10: Comodo, Recklessly | 0:53 | |
| Thema: Tempo I | 2:50 | |
| Variation 31: (Quarter Note = 160) | 0:52 | |
| Variation 36 | 1:58 | |
| Variation 35 | 0:55 | |
| Variation 20: Crisp, Precise | 0:30 | |
| North American Ballad No. 4: Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues | 10:27 | |
| Variation 3: Slightly Slower, With Espressive Nuances | 1:05 | |
| Variation 21: Relentless, Uncompromising | 0:46 | |
| The People United Will Never Be Defeated! - 36 Variations On ¡El Pueblo Unido Jamás Será Vencido! | ||
| Variation 4: Marcato | 0:56 | |
| Variation 15: Flexible, Like An Improvisation | 1:25 | |
| Cadenza (Optional Improvisation) | 6:24 | |
| Variation 13: Quarter Note = 72 | 1:57 | |
| Variation 26: In A Militant Manner | 1:06 | |
| North American Ballad No. 3: Down By The Riverside | 5:43 | |
| Variation 33 | 1:00 | |
| Variation 5: Dreamlike, Frozen | 1:08 | |
| Variation 7: Tempo (Lightly, Impatiently) | 0:50 | |
| Variation 17: LH Strictly Half Note = 36; RH Freely, Roughly As In Space | 1:22 | |
| Variation 2: With Firmness | 0:51 | |
| Variation 11: Tempo I. Like Fragments Of An Absent Melody - In Strict Time | 0:52 | |
| Variation 19: With Energy | 0:35 | |
| Variation 22: Quarter Note = 132 | 0:43 | |
| Variation 18: Quarter Note = 72 | 1:38 | |
| Variation 6: Same Tempo As Beginning | 1:08 | |
| Variation 16: Same Tempo As Preceding, With Fluctuations; Much Pedal | 1:36 | |
| Variation 28: Quarter Note = 160 | 1:19 | |
| Variation 12 | 1:12 | |
| Variation 23: As Fast As Possible, With Some Rubato | 0:22 | |
| Variation 27: Tenderly, And With A Hopeful Expression | 5:33 |
Video
Hamelin - Rzewski:The people united will never be defeated!
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Catalog Numbers
CDA67077Labels
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Formats
- CD
- Album
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Hyperion Records Limited |
| Copyright (c) | Hyperion Records Limited |
| Recorded At | Henry Wood Hall, London |
| Published By | ZEN-ON Music Co., Ltd. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Booklet Editor | Ben Crighton, Eleanor Wilson |
| Composed By | Frederic Rzewski |
| Design | Terry Shannon |
| Engineer | Tony Faulkner |
| Executive-Producer | Edward Perry, Mike Spring , Simon Perry |
| Liner Notes | Jed Distler |
| Piano | Marc-André Hamelin |
| Design Concept | Marc-André Hamelin |
| Producer | Andrew Keener |
| Technician | Dietmar Kohls, Nigel Polmear |
Notes
- Duration 73'33
- Recorded on 27-29 August 1998 in Henry Wood Hall, London.
- ℗ & © Hyperion Records Ltd. London, MCMXCIX
- CD comes packaged in a standard plastic jewel case, and includes a 20-page booklet with notes in English, French and German.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 034571170770
- Label Code: LC 7533
- Matrix / Runout: 89407 CDA 67077 14920/1 032199
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 7303
- SPARS Code: DDD
- Rights Society: MCPS
About Rzewski MarcAndré Hamelin
Pianist and composer born April 13, 1938 in Westfield, Massachusetts, United States. Died June 26, 2021, at Magliano in Tuscany, Italy. He studied under , , and at Phillips Academy, Harvard and Princeton. He was a founding member of Musica Elettronica Viva.
Real Name
- Frederic Anthony Rzewski
Name Vars
- F. Rzewski
- Frdric Rzewski
- Frederic Rzewsky
- Frederic Rzweski
- Frederick
- Frederick Rzewski
- Frederik Rzewski
- Fréderic Rzewski
- Frédéric Rzewski
- Rzewski
- Φρ. Ρζέφσκι
- Φρέντερικ Ρζέφσκι
- ÕìÇêïû¸§Õ¹ü
Summary by Kalya Alimentando tus Hábitos
Comments
Thats some great quality
Mm
Wow! Don't know if the piano needed a cigarette afterwards — or counselling. Truly unbelievable performance.
Is he whistling? BTW The amount of technique to pull this off is quite Herculean???
I’m just now discovering Rzewski’s music, and am so sad to have learned of his passing back in June. Truly a fantastic composer!
It is funny how almost any piece Hamelin plays, it always feels like that's how it's meant to be played, as if it were the "correct" way to play.
チリの作曲家、セルヒオ・オルテガ・アルバラド（1938～2003年）による“El pueblo unido jamás será vencido”の主題を使って、1975年、ポーランド系米国人のフレデリック・アンソニー・ジェフスキー（1938年～）がピアノ変奏曲としたもの。わが国では一般に『｢不屈の民｣変奏曲』と呼ばれている。
主題そのものは単純なのだが、36にも及ぶ変奏部は、ロマン派からジャズ、現代音楽ありの、とんでもない技巧を必要とする難曲になっている。繊細で美しく、しかし力強いメロディ、そしてこの曲のメッセージへの共感だろう、多くのピアニストが録音している。
これはアムランによる、鋭利に研ぎ澄まされた技巧と繊細な感覚を駆使したみごとな演奏だ。
多くのピアニストが『｢不屈の民｣変奏曲』を演奏するのは、いまだに世界が抑圧に覆われ、それに抵抗する人たちがいるからだろう。この曲は、そうした民衆に勇気を与える応援歌なのだ。素晴らしい曲だと思うが、この歌を歌う必要がなくなる日は来るのだろうか。この曲を、純粋に古典的なピアノ曲として演奏できる社会は来るのだろうか。それはいったい、いつなのだろうか。
主題そのものは単純なのだが、36にも及ぶ変奏部は、ロマン派からジャズ、現代音楽ありの、とんでもない技巧を必要とする難曲になっている。繊細で美しく、しかし力強いメロディ、そしてこの曲のメッセージへの共感だろう、多くのピアニストが録音している。
これはアムランによる、鋭利に研ぎ澄まされた技巧と繊細な感覚を駆使したみごとな演奏だ。
多くのピアニストが『｢不屈の民｣変奏曲』を演奏するのは、いまだに世界が抑圧に覆われ、それに抵抗する人たちがいるからだろう。この曲は、そうした民衆に勇気を与える応援歌なのだ。素晴らしい曲だと思うが、この歌を歌う必要がなくなる日は来るのだろうか。この曲を、純粋に古典的なピアノ曲として演奏できる社会は来るのだろうか。それはいったい、いつなのだろうか。
El pueblo Unido jamás será vencido
6:40
ich glaube der Pageturner hatte mehr Lampenfieber als der Pianist
theme 0:08
var. 14 1:28
var. 20 2:39
var. 21 3:09
var. 26 3:54
var. 27 5:00
var. 34 5:20
var. 35 6:12
var. 36 7:07
cadenza 8:00
theme 9:23
var. 14 1:28
var. 20 2:39
var. 21 3:09
var. 26 3:54
var. 27 5:00
var. 34 5:20
var. 35 6:12
var. 36 7:07
cadenza 8:00
theme 9:23
Thank God Hamelin made this political statement. Love to see he is not just a great artist, but a great person too.
Marc André you animal!
9:14 :)
Wow, this sounds like Sergio Ortega's "El pueblo unido jamas sera vencido".
Gotta respect him for playing more obscure stuff like Rzewski, even it's a bit shite.
5:21 How is that (Var. 34) possible to play in extremely high tempo?!
Hamelin is truly a beast!!!
Where is the full one I want it :((
