MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN

Perspectives on the “Sonata Forms” of European Music
By Roberto Calabretto

Acclaimed for his “superhuman” clarity and control, combined with a profound interpretive sensitivity, Marc-André Hamelin is rightly regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time. His interpretations of the major Romantic, 20th-century, and contemporary repertoire regularly leave both critics and audiences in awe, while his work as a composer further enhances his rare and authoritative artistic profile. For Hyperion Records, he has recorded more than 80 albums, many of them considered benchmarks, while his scores—published by Edition Peters—have entered the programs of leading international institutions: from the Études to the Toccata on L’homme armé, from the Piano Quintet to numerous solo works, including commissions from the Library of Congress in Washington and the Van Cliburn Foundation. Born in Montreal, he now lives in Boston with his wife, radio host Cathy Fuller.