Michael Endres is a renowned classical pianist celebrated for his eloquent phrasing and expressive versatility at the keyboard. With an expansive repertoire that covers a wide range of piano works from the Baroque period to the 20th century, Endres has earned critical acclaim for his interpretations of the piano sonatas of Schubert, which are often deemed as benchmarks of this literature. His discography, showcasing his affinity for the Viennese classical style, includes complete cycles of Schubert's piano sonatas and dances, as well as Mozart's complete piano sonatas, which reveal his deep understanding and intellectual approach to these compositional masters.

Endres' mastery extends beyond the Viennese classics, embodying romantic and 20th-century composers with equal finesse. He has recorded dedicated albums to the works of Schumann, Mendelssohn, and Weber, as well as a rendition of Ravel's complete works for solo piano, which has been particularly praised for its clarity and nuanced interpretation. His ability to transition from the technical demands of Ravel to the lyrical simplicity of Fauré, as heard in the "13 Barcarolles," exhibits the breadth of his musicality. Furthermore, his explorations into English music, notably with the complete piano sonatas of Arnold Bax, and into the American genre with Gershwin's "Songbook" and "Rhapsody in Blue," highlight Endres' dedication to both the core and the peripheries of piano literature.

Genres

Classical Piano

German Classical Piano

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Latest Release

Fauré: 13 Barcarolles

Gabriel Fauré•

Michael Endres

Album - 13 Tracks - Released April 6, 2018