Arnold Schoenberg - Piano Works (Pierre-Laurent Aimard)

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Composer: Arnold Schoenberg

• Drei Klavierstücke, Op. 11
• Sechs kleine Klavierstücke, Op. 19
• Fünf Klavierstücke, Op. 23
• Suite für Klavier, Op. 25
• Klavierstücke, Op. 33

Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano

Date: 2026

Label: Alpha Classics

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Acclaimed pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard inaugurates his partnership with Alpha Classics through a long-awaited album dedicated to the complete piano works of Arnold Schönberg. A pivotal figure in contemporary classical music, Aimard developed his deep connection to Schönberg’s expressive language in 1973 after winning the Olivier Messiaen Competition as a student at the Paris Conservatoire. Over four decades in the making, this recording traces Schönberg’s artistic evolution through five landmark compositions written between 1909 and 1931. Spanning early Expressionism to late works bridging Brahmsian heritage and modern innovation, the album highlights Aimard’s profound insight into one of 20th-century music's most radical catalogs.

Pierre-Laurent Aimard (born 1957) is a renowned French pianist celebrated for his innovative programming and exceptional interpretations across historical and contemporary repertoire. He has held prominent artistic residencies at major venues and festivals worldwide, and served as Artistic Director of the Aldeburgh Festival from 2009 to 2016. Honored with major awards including the International Ernst von Siemens Music Prize (2017) and the Leonie Sonning Music Prize (2022), Aimard has also taught at leading institutions and helped develop the online Ligeti resource Explore the Score. Known for close collaborations with influential composers and chamber partners, he has released numerous acclaimed recordings on Pentatone, including works by Kurtág, Schubert, Bartók, Messiaen, and Beethoven.

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