Johann Sebastian Bach - Écouter la lumière (Claire-Marie Le Guay)

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1. Johann Sebastian Bach - Concerto for 4 Harpsichords (after Antonio Vivaldi), BWV 1065 (transc. Florian Noack): I. Allegro
2. Johann Sebastian Bach - Piano Concerto in G Major (after Antonio Vivaldi), BWV 973: II. Largo
3. Johann Sebastian Bach - Fantasia in A Minor, BWV 922
4. Johann Sebastian Bach - Matthäuspassion, BWV 244, Part II: Aria "Aus liebe will mein Heiland sterben" (transc. Alexandre Tharaud)
5. Johann Sebastian Bach - Organ Concerto in D Minor, BWV 596: IV. Largo e spiccato
6. Johann Sebastian Bach - Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: I. Aria
7. Johann Sebastian Bach - 9 Kleine Präludien, BWV 924-932: No. 1, Prelude in C Major, BWV 924
8. Johann Sebastian Bach - Fantasia and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 904: II. Fuga
9. Johann Sebastian Bach - Piano Concerto in D Minor (after Alessandro Marcello), BWV 974: II. Adagio
10. Johann Sebastian Bach - Das Orgelbuchlein, BWV 599-644: No. 41 in F Minor, "Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ", BWV 639 (arr. Ferruccio Busoni)
11. Johann Sebastian Bach - Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: XXV. Adagio
12. Johann Sebastian Bach - English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811: IV. Sarabande
13. Henri Dutilleux - Au gré des ondes: V. Hommage à Bach
14. Johann Sebastian Bach - Partita in D Major, BWV 828: V. Sarabande
15. Jean-Philippe Rameau - Suite in A Minor, RCT 1: I. Prélude
16. Johann Sebastian Bach - Prelude and Fugue No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 847: I. Prelude

Claire-Marie Le Guay, piano

Date: 2026

Label: Mirare

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After recording several of Bach’s major works, pianist Claire-Marie Le Guay continues her exploration of the composer’s music through a more intimate perspective. In this project, she approaches these masterpieces with humility, reflecting on her personal and evolving relationship with Bach’s music. Rather than presenting a monumental interpretation, she opens a doorway into the composer’s universe, revealing its subtle colours, contrasts, and emotional depth. Through this thoughtful and reflective approach, Le Guay invites listeners to experience the richness and diversity of Bach’s music in a way that feels both personal and timeless.

Claire-Marie Le Guay is an internationally acclaimed pianist and Victoires de la musique award winner who has performed at major venues including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Philharmonie de Paris, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, and leading European festivals. Renowned for her versatility, she appears in recital, chamber music, and concerto performances with distinguished orchestras and conductors such as Daniel Barenboim and Louis Langrée. Her extensive discography has received wide critical acclaim, with recordings released by major labels including DECCA and Mirare. Alongside her performance career, she champions contemporary composers and teaches at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris. She is also an author, artistic director, and advocate for music education.