Deutsche Grammophon releases “Waves” – Bruce Liu plays Rameau & Alkan, and Ravel’s Miroirs.

French composers connected, Bruce Liu the master. His Rameau selections enjoy crisp articulation (a boon to decoration), buoyant rhythms, while avoiding anything percussive, and there’s also a tender touch when required – the centuries roll away. The Alkan pieces include the haunting ‘Barcarolle’ (No.6 of the Opus 65 Recueil de chants), which from Liu is … Continue reading Deutsche Grammophon releases “Waves” – Bruce Liu plays Rameau & Alkan, and Ravel’s Miroirs.