Joseph Haydn - Four Piano Sonatas (Matthieu Idmtal)

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Composer: Joseph Haydn

• Piano Sonata in A Major, Hob. XVI:12
• Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Hob. XVI:49
• Piano Sonata in B Minor, Hob. XVI:32
• Piano Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI:50

Matthieu Idmtal, piano

Date: 2026

Label: Challenge Classics

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In this new recording, pianist Matthieu Idmtal offers a fresh perspective on Joseph Haydn’s piano sonatas, uncovering their profound emotional depth, wit, and dramatic intensity beyond traditional Classical elegance. Having turned to Haydn's music as a personal source of solace, Idmtal, hailed as a refined piano poet, presents four carefully selected sonatas that range from sparkling humor to Beethovenian drama. Recorded at the acoustically renowned Westvest90 studio in Schiedam, Netherlands, the album delivers exceptional warmth and clarity. Through these sensitive, deeply human interpretations, Idmtal celebrates Haydn's timeless genius and invites listeners into an inventive, soul-nourishing musical journey.

Matthieu Idmtal, winner of over 15 international competitions, has performed at major Belgian venues such as Bozar, Flagey, De Bijloke, and De Singel, and at international festivals across Europe, including Klara Festival, Les Sommets du Classique, and Palermo Classica. He has released three acclaimed CDs on Piano Classics, featuring works by Grieg and Scriabin, earning praise for his expressive sound, refined phrasing, and imaginative playing. His Scriabin recording, highly distinguished by critics, helped establish him as a leading interpreter of the composer. While his repertoire spans from baroque to contemporary music, he is especially devoted to Romantic and post-Romantic masters.

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