力晶2023藝文饗宴

大衛．弗萊 訪臺首演－郭德堡之夜

Powerchip 2023 Classic Series

David Fray Piano Recital – The Goldberg Variations

​

 

5／10 (三) 19:30  臺北國家音樂廳

National Concert Hall, Taipei

​

5／12 (五) 19:30  高雄衛武營國家音樂廳

Weiwuying Concert Hall, Kaohsiung

​

哲思音樂家的最佳典範

法國新世代鋼琴家 大衛．弗萊 以詮釋巴赫作品聞名：他能宏觀音樂整體，讓各聲部自然地穿梭、對唱，並將哲學思考與自由心境帶入樂曲之中，展現巴赫音樂的表現力，創造輕盈、透亮又富流動感的音樂世界。精彩表現贏得BBC音樂雜誌「2008年度最佳新人」、德國回聲古典音樂「年度器樂家」及「2020年度創新音樂會」等多樣獎項肯定。

​

十數年來，從獨奏曲到四鋼琴協奏曲，弗萊以驚人的創造力持續耕耘巴赫鍵盤作品，他與生俱來的音樂性及魅力更成功創立個人品牌，躋身現今最受矚目的鋼琴家之列。

​

20世紀與21世紀演繹巴赫奇才　截然不同的《郭德堡變奏曲》

同樣以巴赫成名、同樣驚人的音樂狂熱、同樣奇異的彈琴姿勢，弗萊在出道之際就經常被與顧爾德（Glenn Gould, 1932-1982）相比較。然而當我們剝去這層外殼，會發現分別於20、21世紀脫穎而出的兩位演繹巴赫奇才，無論是先天的音樂性或後天的詮釋選擇都相差甚遠。

 

1955年，「鋼琴怪傑」顧爾德以《郭德堡變奏曲》於美國樂壇一夕成名，為「現代鋼琴演出巴赫大鍵琴作品」立下重大標竿；飽滿的爆發力及標誌性的斷音中，展現的是他對數字的高度敏銳及對位法的極致。

​

「哲思音樂家」弗萊則發揮了他體察與觀點的細膩，演奏層次清晰、觸鍵深醇，在流暢的旋律線條中彈出了人性醒悟。對弗萊而言，《郭德堡變奏曲》最終揭示的是「永恆」──它蘊含了人生的每個元素，是個成長的儀式、也是生命的旅程。歷經三十段無限轉化的變奏後，回歸最初純粹的主題，弗萊說，那一刻，他彷彿臨屆人生盡頭，回望過去一個半小時的山高水長、波瀾壯闊。

​

鍵盤上的無限遊戲 ── 巴赫《郭德堡變奏曲》

這首經典曲目沒有太多的術語、聲量或速度標示，給予演奏家極大自由的同時，也賦予其必須精準處理每個選擇，將自身對音樂的理解與感受全然貫注於演奏的責任。《郭德堡變奏曲》提供一個絕佳的機會，讓弗萊得以大展身手，將一路以來對美的追求、對巴赫的鑽研及音樂哲理的積累，幻化成精彩無限的遊戲。

​

5月10、12日，邀您聆賞絕美的怦然心動。

 

David Fray, a French new generation pianist, is known for his interpretation of Bach's works. He has the ability to understand the music as a whole, allowing the various voices to naturally shuttle and sing, and infuses philosophical thinking and free mind into the music, demonstrating the expressiveness of Bach's music and creating a light, transparent, and fluid musical world. His outstanding performances have won him various awards and recognitions, such as the "2008 Best Newcomer" by BBC Music Magazine, "Musician of the Year" and "2020 Innovative Concert" by Germany's Echo Klassik.

 

For over a decade, Fray has continuously worked on Bach's keyboard works with amazing creativity, from solo pieces to four piano concertos. His innate musicality and charisma have successfully established his personal brand, making him one of the most prominent pianists today.

​

David Fray and Glenn Gould are both known for their interpretations of the works of Bach, particularly the Goldberg Variations. While they share a passion for Bach's music and a unique approach to playing, there are significant differences between them.

​

Gould's 1955 recording of the Goldberg Variations is celebrated for its technical precision and explosive energy, with his trademark staccato and highly sensitive approach to counterpoint. Fray, on the other hand, focuses on a more contemplative interpretation, emphasizing the emotional and philosophical depth of Bach's work. He plays with clarity, depth, and mellowness, drawing out the journey of growth and life inherent in the piece.

 

This classic repertoire does not have too many technical or expressive indications, giving performers great freedom while also requiring precise handling of each choice and a focus on their own understanding and feeling of the music. The "Goldberg Variations" provide an excellent opportunity for Fry to showcase his skills and transform his pursuit of beauty, study of Bach, and accumulation of music philosophy into a wonderful and infinitely expressive performance.

​