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55 Years of Music: Labèque Sisters' Eclectic Journey
11 Jun
Summary
- Pianist sisters celebrate 55 years of recording with a curated compilation.
- The collection spans 20th-century modernism, minimalism, and jazz.
- New recordings feature works by female composers and contemporary artists.
Katia and Marielle Labèque, renowned pianist sisters, are celebrating 55 years of their recording career with a comprehensive tribute album. This collection, released recently, highlights their expansive musical interests, encompassing genres from 20th-century modernism and minimalism to jazz.
Initially known as a two-piano duo, the sisters also feature four-hands repertoire. The album includes new recordings of pieces like Ravel's Ma Mère l'Oye and Dutilleux's transcription of Debussy's Clair de Lune. Music by female composers, such as Fanny Mendelssohn and Lili Boulanger, is prominently featured, alongside contemporary works.
Their early love for new music is evident, with pieces by icons like Berio and Cage, meditative works by Arvo Pärt, and film music by Philip Glass. The compilation concludes with Messiaen's powerful Amen de la Consommation, echoing their debut recording from 1970.
