In 2023, we celebrated the 150th anniversary of Rachmaninoff, and in 2024, we commemorate the 175th death anniversary of Chopin, who passed away in 1849. It is not surprising that soprano Esther-Elisabeth Rispens and pianist Matthieu Idmtal join forces and dedicate their program in the 2023-2024 season to these two maestros. Rachmaninoff composed songs throughout almost his entire life, and the duo presents a diverse selection from his repertoire. Chopin, whose entire oeuvre consists almost exclusively of solo piano pieces, composed only one song cycle (Opus 74), and a selection from it is also featured. Although Chopin's language may seem simpler at first glance, his work will be a significant source of inspiration for Rachmaninoff. Thus, the two are inextricably linked. The songs are interspersed with some solo piano works by Chopin, performed by Matthieu Idmtal.


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