Libor Novacek’s play is distinguished by constant qualities; poeticism, transparency, a high culture of touches and light technique. From this point of view the first volume of Lizst’s Annees de Pelerinage and Consolations seem “tailor-made” for him. In the first volume of his Annees de Pelerinage Liszt placed pieces inspired by his travels in Switzerland. [...]
“Herausragende Liszt-interpretation. Spätestens mit dieser zweiten Liszt-CD von Libor Novacek wird sehr deutlich, dass die Zukunft des jungen Tschechen im großen romantischen Virtuosenrepertoire liegt…Eine exzellente Balance zwischen pianistischem Finish und intensiver Expression”
by Patrick Rucker ….One very significant clue to Novacek’s particular success is discernible in the first piece of the set, Chapelle de Guillaume Tell. …As one listens to ‘Chapelle de Guillaume Tell’ played by Berman, Brendel or Ciccolini, the mind wanders and the rhetorical gesture, inaccurately rendered, sounds vapid. As Novacek delivers it, we understand, [...]
Liszt: Années de Pèlerinage – Suisse; Consolations Thursday 11 March 2010 by Tim Ashley The young Czech pianist Libor Novacek’s recording of the second, Italian book of Liszt’s Années de Pèlerinage brought him to everyone’s attention when it appeared four years ago, and the release of his version of its earlier, more introverted Swiss companion [...]
Liszt Suisse (Landor) **** Liszt is red meat for the big beasts of the piano. What makes this recital so arresting is the low-key approach that Libor Novacek takes to the Swiss episodes of Liszt’s travel diaries, as well the later, lesser known Consolations. The meditative, priestly aspect of Liszt is often eclipsed by virtuosic [...]
International Music Festival Prague Spring is very proud to announce the release of live CD recorded by Libor Novacek at the concert in Rudolfinum on 2nd June, 2009. Cover Disc of music magazine HARMONIE 2006/12 present Libor’s breathtaking recital with works by Haydn, Debussy, Martinů and Falla.
Années de pèlerinage, 1ère année, Suisse (9 pieces), S. 160 Consolations, Six Pensées poétiques, S. 172, LAN290 First stunning review PianoNews 06/2009 Libor Novacek recorded the Italian part of Liszt’s Années de Pèlerinage a year ago and his rendering was so splendid that his listeners have secretly been wishing for the Années project to be [...]
Sonata for Piano no.2, Eight Piano Pieces op.76, Three Intermezzi op.117 ‘I feel Novacek may have set a new benchmark here’ Instrumental Choice, BBC Music Magazine ‘Czech pianist Libor Novacek’s considerable reputation rests primarily on his Liszt performances, though he is also a superb Brahmsian if this startling recital is anything to go by….The high [...]
Année de Pélerinage: Italy & Méphisto-Valse The award winning and critically acclaimed follow-up by Czech pianist Libor Novacek explores one of Liszt’s most poetic works, the 2nd set (Italy) of Années de Pèlerinage, which includes interpretations of 3 Petrarch sonnets and the famous Dante Sonata. The recital is rounded off with a barnstorming performance of [...]
The debut recital disc by the winner of The Landor Competition 2005, the phenomenal young Czech pianist Libor Novacek, examines French and Czech music from the early 20th century. ‘Beautifully phrased, subtly coloured and acutely characterised, Novacek’s playing is outstanding.’ Jeremy Nicholas, Gramophone ‘a CD to savour.’ Jan Smaczny, BBC Music Magazine, **** performance **** [...]
