Chopin: The Complete Nocturnes (2018)
The night has always been a time of enchantment; it embodies the uncanny, but also the romantic side of human existence. For her new Hänssler release Jenny Lin has selected a program of night pieces that speak to both the sensual and more complex psychological aspects of nocturnal experiences – from Debussy’s “Clair de lune” to Arthur Lourié‘s “A Phoenix Park Nocturne” to Liszt’s “Liebestraum” she evokes sounds, dancing, romance, far from everyday experiences, whispering of things hidden from the light of day.
She evokes thoughts and visions from a shadowy realm that draws us into our inner world. A dramatically styled CD, perfectly expressive of human longing for the other side.
“Her opening selection, Debussy’s ‘Clair de lune’, is starkly deliberate, straightforward and kitsch-free…The Griffes, Glinka, Turina and Lourie selections inspire some of Lin’s most ravishing playing on disc…this beautifully engineered release is a welcome addition to Lin’s diverse and distinct discography.” (Gramophone)