Alliance Française Toronto will current Parisian pianist Maxime Zecchini in a recital on January 16. Zecchini presents an uncommon live performance expertise in that he performs along with his left hand solely.
Removed from a easy eccentricity or consideration grabbing technique, it’s an inventive showcase of what’s potential, and it’s taken Zecchini to levels around the globe.
Pianist Maxime Zecchini
A local of Paris, Maxime Zecchini’s musical journey started on the Conservatoire Nationwide Supérieur de Musique in Lyon. After receiving a diploma with the best honours, he went on to check on the Conservatoire Nationwide Supérieur de Musique in Paris. He would later develop into the primary French pianist to graduate from the distinguished “Incontri col Maestro” Academy in Imola, Italy. After his research, he gained a collection of competitions in Italy and France, together with the Discussion board de Normandie, and at Varenna Lake Como.
He’s carried out on levels from France and Italy to Japan and China, South Africa, and Australia. His present tour with the Alliance Française community will see him carry out seven live shows throughout Canada from Halifax to Vancouver.
Alongside along with his profession as a classical pianist, he has carried out with singer Julia Migenes, and collaborated with actors Anouk Aimée, Francis Huster and Thierry Lhermitte on instructional live performance lectures.
Zecchini can also be a composer and recording artist.
For the left hand
Maxime is understood for revolutionary programming that explores the repertoire for left hand solely. He performs works that will usually require each fingers utilizing just one.
In an interview, Zecchini stated he grew to become fascinated with the thought of performing with 5 fingers solely after learning Ravel’s well-known Pour la Important Gauche (For the Left Hand).
“The concept of taking part in the piano with solely 5 fingers was a rare surprise to me,” he stated in an interview. “It’s additionally very difficult as a result of your complete composition has to sound like I play it with each fingers.”
He has recorded a 10-volume anthology of works for the left hand. The large venture on the Advert Vitam Recordings label incorporates 78 tracks by 48 composers, and three centuries of music.
For his Toronto recital, he’ll carry out French repertoire from classical to musical theatre, together with:
- Gabriel Fauré: Après un rêve & Clair de Lune;
- Camille Saint-Saëns: Études opus 135;
- Charles-Valentin Alkan: Grande Fantaisie opus 76;
- Jules Massenet: Méditation de Thaïs;
- Maurice Ravel: Concerto for the Left Hand (transcription);
- Justin Hurwitz: La La Land.
To carry out with one hand requires relearning muscle reminiscence, and attaining a novel sense of stability and synchronisation. It’s a singular journey to virtuosity, and as fascinating to look at as it’s satisfying to listen to.
Discover tickets and extra particulars in regards to the January 16 live performance on the Spadina Theatre [HERE].
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Anya Wassenberg is a Toronto Metropolis Editor at Ludwig Van. She is an skilled freelance author, blogger and writing teacher.