Christian Favre

Christian Favre is a Swiss pianist known for his interpretations of Romantic composers, particularly Chopin and Schumann, as well as his championing of contemporary Swiss music. Several live recordings capture the energy of his performances, and his discography also includes studio recordings of major concerto works by Brahms and Schumann alongside solo piano pieces. He frequently explores thematic connections in his programming, such as the pairing of Schumann's Piano Concerto with Brahms' Double Concerto, or focusing on the theme of childhood in Russian piano music.

Favre's own compositions are also part of his recorded output, including the "Quatuor-Fantaisie" and "Chaconne & Scène enfantines." His dedication to Swiss composers is evident in his inclusion in the "Compositeurs suisses de notre temps" series. While his repertoire spans a wide range, from Liszt transcriptions of Franck to the core Romantic piano repertoire, there's a clear through-line of passionate and insightful musicianship.

Genres

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Piano

Romantic Music

Orchestral Music

Solo Piano

Latest Release

César Franck - Franz Liszt (Live)

Christian Favre

Single - Released January 28, 2025