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NEW VERBIER FESTIVAL GOLD ALBUM – MENAHEM PRESSLER IN VERBIER
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25 March 2025 – Vevey (Switzerland) – The Verbier Festival is honoring the legendary pianist Menahem Pressler with a special tribute album, released under its prestigious Verbier Festival Gold label, in collaboration with Deutsche Grammophon. Since 2022, the Verbier Festival has released a collection of 30 albums, offering a treasure of rare recordings from its archives.
Menahem Pressler spent 10 consecutive summers in Verbier from 2008 and was a beloved source of inspiration at the Verbier Festival, captivating audiences and mentoring young artists. At 90 years old, Pressler conveys his deep love for music—and for life itself—with unparalleled grace through Chopin and Debussy. “If you want your life to be rich, love sincerely,” he whispers through every note he plays. His touch at the piano, still breathtakingly beautiful, is a testament to his lifelong devotion to art.
Menahem Pressler in Verbier features a selection of works by Chopin, Debussy, and Schumann, brought to life alongside celebrated fellow musicians, including violinist Salvatore Accardo, cellist Gautier Capuçon, and violist Antoine Tamestit.
Menahem Pressler in Verbier, is now available on all streaming platforms.
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Menahem Pressler in Verbier album programme, with Salvatore Accardo, Gautier Capuçon and Antoine Tamestit.
Chopin, Mazurka No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 1: Vivace
Chopin, Mazurka No. 13 in A Minor, Op. 17 No. 4
Chopin, Mazurka No. 7 in F Minor, Op. 7 No. 3
Chopin, 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 13 in F-Sharp Major: Lento
Chopin, Nocturne in C sharp minor, Op. Posth.
Menahem Pressler
Recorded on July 27th, 2015 and July 28th, 2013.
Debussy, Estampes
Menahem Pressler
Recorded on July 30th, 2013.
Schumann, Piano Quartet in E Flat Major, Op. 47
Menahem Presser, Salvatore Accardo, Gautier Capuçon, Antoine Tamestit
Recorded on July 25th, 2008.
Soon to be released on VF Gold:
Pergolesi: Stabat Mater with Anna Netrebko and Magalena Kožená
Yuri Temirkanov conducts Tchaikovsky
Nobuyuki Tsujii: The Verbier Festival Debut Recital
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VERBIER FESTIVAL (WORLD)
Yasmine Deixonne
+41 (0)78 337 00 79
yasmine.deixonne@verbierfestival.com |
THE PUBLICISTS (FR/BE/LUX)
Thierry Messonnier
+33 (0)6 84 67 84 30
thierry@thepublicists.fr |
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VERBIER FESTIVAL LABEL MANAGER
Claire-Aimée Allyndrée
+41 (0)78 337 00 79
claireaimee.allyndree@verbierfestival.com |
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The 32nd edition of the Verbier Festival will take place from July 16 to August 3, 2025 in Verbier and is made possible thanks to the support of a large number of philanthropic, corporate and public donors, including the commune of Val de Bagnes, the Loterie Romande, the Canton of Valais, The Friends of the Verbier Festival Association, the Festival’s major donors, including the Chairman’s Circle and Aline Foriel-Destezet, and its main sponsors, and REYL & Cie.
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