Blandine Waldmann

French pianist Blandine Waldmann invites listeners on a breathtaking journey with her latest release: Liszt’s Transcendental Étude No. 12, Chasse-neige. This masterpiece, often regarded as the pinnacle of the Transcendental Études, explores the swirling tumult of snowstorms through tremolos, chromatic cascades, and a gradual crescendo to an emotionally charged climax, mirroring the Romantic era’s use of nature to convey profound human emotion.

For Blandine, Chasse-neige is more than a virtuosic feat. “Nature becomes symbolic, reflecting the most intense emotions and inner turmoil”, she explains, drawing parallels between Liszt’s music and the evocative landscapes of Friedrich or Turner. Her passionated interpretation captures the étude’s psychological depth and modernistic chromaticism, emphasizing its timeless resonance.

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23 Feb • 17.00h

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RUEIL-MALMAISON - FRANCE

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Blandine Waldmann is a French pianist whose artistry thrives on exploring the profound emotional and harmonic dimensions of piano repertoire. Educated in the cosmopolitan city of Brussels, she honed her craft at the Royal Conservatories under the guidance of Alexander Madzar and Daniel Blumenthal, earning master’s degrees in piano and chamber music with highest honours. Her lyrical phrasing, shaped by her early violin studies, and her innate appreciation for polyphony demonstrate her dedication to seamlessly uniting intuitive expression with remarkable technical skill.

With influences ranging from Martha Argerich’s fluid phrasing to Wilhelm Kempff’s profound interpretations, Blandine embodies the perfect balance of technical mastery and heartfelt expression, leaving her audience with a lasting impression of artistry and soul.

Blandine Waldmann ist eine französische Pianistin, deren Kunst darin besteht, die tiefgreifenden emotionalen und harmonischen Dimensionen des Klavierrepertoires zu erforschen. Ausgebildet in der kosmopolitischen Stadt Brüssel, verfeinerte sie ihr Handwerk an den Königlichen Konservatorien unter der Leitung von Alexander Madzar und Daniel Blumenthal und schloss ihr Studium in Klavier und Kammermusik mit höchster Auszeichnung ab. Ihre lyrische Phrasierung, die durch ihr frühes Violinstudium geprägt wurde, und ihre angeborene Vorliebe für Polyphonie zeigen, dass sie intuitiven Ausdruck und bemerkenswerte technische Fertigkeiten nahtlos miteinander verbindet.

Mit Einflüssen, die von Martha Argerichs fließender Phrasierung bis zu Wilhelm Kempffs tiefgründigen Interpretationen reichen, verkörpert Blandine die perfekte Balance zwischen technischer Meisterschaft und innigem Ausdruck und hinterlässt bei ihrem Publikum einen bleibenden Eindruck von Kunstfertigkeit und Seele.

Blandine Waldmann est une pianiste française dont la singularité consiste à explorer les dimensions émotionnelles et harmoniques profondes du répertoire pianistique. Formée dans la ville cosmopolite de Bruxelles, elle a perfectionné son art au Conservatoire royal sous la direction d'Alexander Madzar et de Daniel Blumenthal, obtenant deux Diplômes de Master en piano et en musique de chambre avec grande distinction. Son phrasé lyrique, façonné par ses premières études de violon, et son goût inné pour la polyphonie témoignent de sa volonté d'allier harmonieusement une expression intuitive à des compétences techniques remarquables.

Avec des influences allant du phrasé fluide de Martha Argerich aux interprétations profondes de Wilhelm Kempff, Blandine incarne l'équilibre parfait entre la maîtrise technique et l'expression sincère, laissant à son public une impression durable d'art et d'âme.

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LISZT Trancendental Etude n°12 "Chasse-Neige"

This masterpiece, often regarded as the pinnacle of the Transcendental Études, explores the swirling tumult of snowstorms through tremolos, chromatic cascades, and a gradual crescendo to an emotionally charged climax, mirroring the Romantic era’s use of nature to convey profound human emotion.

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"[…] The French pianist Blandine Waldmann shines brightly in the fascinating piece by Britten Young Apollo. The work is rarely performed and it was played with a transcendent warmth by the soloist and by the orchestra."

With the Eurorchestra da Camera di Bari, conducted by Francesco Lentini

La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno, Nicola Sbisà

"The French pianist has a big tone […] she creates a sound appropriate to each of the composers on this disc."

Album MOMENTUM

Fanfare Archive, Dave Saemann

"In short, Waldmann’s beautifully thought-out and executed performances of each of these masterworks will serve to convince the listener that an important new exponent of the keyboard has arrived on the scene."

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Fanfare Magazine, David DeBoor Canfield

"The style of interpretation does not lack tenderness nor aggression and sounds generally solid, rhythmic and earthy, with a striking capacity to express simultaneously even the most intimate feelings."

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His Voice, Jan Hocek

"[…] the very deep interpretation perfectly reflects their characters and highlights the great technique and all the pianistic sensitivity of Blandine, a perfectly mastered and wonderfully colorful play."

Album MOMENTUM

Classique HD, Nicolas Roberge

"The touch of the pianist is endeavouring to find a sound pallet and a unique color, returned with emotion, without denying the passage of time, on the contrary; and to work with an obstinacy fascinated on the variability of the expression and the dynamics."

Album MOMENTUM

Jazzport.cz, Jan Hocek

"[…] The musicality first of all, the technical control and the emotional depth mark the identity of the charismatic pianist."

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