Lyapunov
12 Études d’exécution transcendante
‘I still remember the mixture of enthusiasm, incomprehension and revolt I felt when I discovered Lyapunov’s Études at the age of fourteen: how could music so beautiful, so finely written for the virtuoso and so accessible to the music lover, be so little known?’
‘While his music almost always calls for keyboard acrobatics – no doubt by choice, stemming from his training as a virtuoso – it seems to me that his true nature was more introspective. Perhaps he is forcing himself a little in the frenzy of Lesghinka or the apotheosis that concludes the Elégie. But in the Berceuse, or in Nuit d’été, I think I hear his personal voice, recognisable despite what it owes to others.’ — Florian Noack, from the booklet notes
Diapason d’Or 2021
‘Lyapunov’s pianistic epic finds its hero and gains a reference recording that is as flamboyant as it is delicate and thorough. Fascinating.’
Diapason
‘It is to Florian Noack’s credit that he brings out this individuality, which manifests itself in such a careful, almost shy way.’
Fono Forum
‘Noack’s intimate familiarity with the music truly makes his performance such an impressive experience.’
Rondo Magazin
‘Florian Noack overcomes their countless difficulties with magnificent brilliance, paired with exemplary musicality.’
Radio France
‘A reference recording.’
Deutschlandfunk, Fanfare & Crescendo Magazine