Jean-Baptiste Robin

Douze Etudes op. 45

The composer explored countries and cities that moved, questioned, charmed and impressed him through the many trips he made as a musician. These inspiring places are at the heart of these piano studies. Some pieces capture the incessant frenzy of these places but above all, they reveal a poetry.

A study is traditionally defined by the technical challenges it imposes on the pianist. The composer wanted to honor and perpetuate this characteristic while placing the idea and musical expression in the foreground.

While these studies may seem classic and multi-influenced, they have an innovative and deeply personal dimension. Each note has been carefully thought out, no note is left to chance and the difficulties, although real, are all surmountable thanks to the possibilities offered by today's instruments.

Fascinated by pianists since his childhood, this collection weaves a link with the great classical masters of the piano while integrating various contemporary influences.

Each track has a QR code allowing you to listen to and see a performance by the corresponding dedicated pianist.