André Laplante is a renowned Canadian concert pianist celebrated for his mastery of classical and romantic repertoire. His career has been marked by a string of prestigious accolades, including the silver medal at the 1978 Tchaikovsky Competition, which catapulted him to international recognition. Born in Rimouski, Quebec, Laplante demonstrated an extraordinary gift for the piano at a young age and went on to refine his art under the tutelage of Yvonne Hubert in Montreal, then at the Juilliard School under the guidance of prominent teachers such as Beveridge Webster and Adele Marcus.

Laplante's discography is a testament to his affinity for the works of romantic composers, having released a series of albums that showcase his particular finesse with the music of Franz Liszt, Frederic Chopin, Johannes Brahms, and Maurice Ravel. His nuanced interpretations of Liszt's "Années de pèlerinage - Suisse" and Ravel's solo piano works, including "Maurice Ravel: Piano Works, Vol. 1", are highly acclaimed for their profound emotional depth and technical precision. His Brahms recordings, featuring the "Sonata in F Minor, Op. 5" and "Two Rhapsodies, Op. 79", highlight his robust approach to the piano, revealing a solid understanding of the powerful undercurrents woven into Brahms's compositions. As a concert performer, André Laplante's perceptive musicality and engaging stage presence have endeared him to audiences and critics worldwide.

Genres

Canadian Classical Piano

Classical Piano

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Latest Release

Suertame en banda

André Laplante

Single - Released November 27, 2023