Guillaume De Chassy "Pour Barbara"

Commissioned by the "Philharmonie de Paris" for a creation in 2017, long matured from concert to concert, this new album marks a culmination point in the career of Guillaume de Chassy. The poetic strength and fullness of the pianist unfolds here as ever. Far from the sleight of hand, Guillaume de Chassy manages to summon the imagination of the listener by the concentration and the total sincerity of his game. By reclaiming the songs of Barbara, he preserves all the mystery, the sobriety and especially the underlying emotion. Guided by the poetry of words, opening improvised windows here and there, it brings out recognizable melodies among all. Like a sort of dream at Barbara's...