Camille Privat Accordeon Classique
In this new disc the young and promising French accordionist Camille Privat – already the winner of
several national and international competitions – presents an anthological programme that is both
captivating and articulate. She mixes transcriptions (of classical works) and original compositions (by
living composers) for the accordion.
The classical tracks refer to two giants in the history of western music: Scarlatti and Mozart.
From the former Privat selects two - Sonatas (K1 e K9), played with technical skill and a precise style;
whilst from the maestro of Salzburg we can appreciate Sonata No. 10 (for pianoforte), interpreted with
the necessary due skill but also with expression and grace.
Not only do we not miss the original
instrument (denying those who say that the accordion cannot interpret difficult piano compositions)
but the accordion gives an added (and alternative) value to the piece – so much so that – especially in
some passages – we seem to be listening to a small wind ensemble.
The pieces selected from the accordion repertoire are from the French composer Franck Angelis with his
rhythmic Hommage a Paco and the romantic and intimate Romance, played with sobriety. Then we
have two pieces by Semionov: the third movement of the notable Rapsodia executed in a fresh and
scintillating manner and (the less well known) Brahmsiana played with notable technique and
temperament.
The CD which concludes with Toccata by Oleksiv, is yet again testament to the “health” of our
Instrument: whilst there are young talented players like Privat (and fortunately there are ever more
so!) the future, even for the classical accordion can surely be nothing but positive.
Reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz, April 2011. |
