Description
Fifty-five years after the release of their first recording, Katia and Marielle Labèque celebrate an extraordinary artistic journey with ‘55’,a landmark 2LP set bringing together new recordings and curated archive treasures spanning more than half a century. First released in 1970 under the artistic guidance of Olivier Messiaen, the Labèque sisters’ debut album marked the beginning of one of the most singular careers in contemporary music.
This album offers an intimate portrait of two artists who, over the decades, have consistently crossed the boundaries between classical music, contemporary music, jazz, minimalism and popular traditions.
“55” places a special focus on female composers whose works hold an important place in the repertoire of Katia and Marielle Labèque. Of these composers, the sisters say: “Their apparent silence was merely a veil that history had imposed upon them. Their stories – extraordinary life journeys and courageous destinies – resonate today with impressive power.”
Tracklist
Katia Labeque, Marielle Labeque (00028948490196)
| # | Artist | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katia Labeque, Marielle Labeque | Wild is the Wind (Transcribed for two Pianos by Michael Blasky after Nina Simone's version) | 0:06:12 |
| 2 | Katia Labeque, Marielle Labeque | III. Troubled Water (Arr. for two Pianos by Clementin Bonjour) | 0:03:59 |
| 3 | Katia Labeque | Ballad of the Spirits | 0:05:13 |
| 4 | Katia Labeque | Valse noire for M. | 0:02:45 |
| # | Artist | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marielle Labeque | IV. | 0:01:34 |
| 2 | Katia Labeque, Marielle Labeque | I. Allegretto | 0:01:38 |
| 3 | Katia Labeque | Helen's Theme from Candyman (Arr. for Piano by Michael Riesman) | 0:02:55 |
| 4 | Marielle Labeque | Act V: Romeo's Poison | 0:01:16 |
| 5 | Katia Labeque, Chick Corea | We Will Meet Again | 0:04:40 |
| 6 | Katia Labeque, Marielle Labeque | Somewhere (Arr. for two Pianos by Irwin Kostal) | 0:03:05 |
| 7 | Katia Labeque, Marielle Labeque | Cancion De Amor (Arr. for two Pianos by Joan Albert Amargos) | 0:05:23 |
Katia Labeque, Marielle Labeque (00028948490202)
| # | Artist | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katia Labeque, Marielle Labeque | I. Allegro moderato (Arr. for two Pianos by Isabelle et Florence Lafitte) | 0:04:19 |
| 2 | Katia Labeque, Marielle Labeque | No. 2 Allegretto | 0:01:41 |
| 3 | Katia Labeque, Marielle Labeque | III. Clair de lune (Arr. for two Pianos by Henri Dutilleux) | 0:04:42 |
| 4 | Katia Labeque | I. D?un vieux jardin | 0:02:40 |
| 5 | Katia Labeque, Marielle Labeque | VIII. Allegretto cantabile | 0:02:40 |
| 6 | Katia Labeque, Marielle Labeque | Pavana-Capricho, Op. 12 | 0:03:13 |
| # | Artist | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katia Labeque, Marielle Labeque | Etude No. 110 in A Major | 0:04:58 |
| 2 | Katia Labeque, Marielle Labeque | III. Le jardin de Dolly | 0:02:39 |
| 3 | Katia Labeque, Marielle Labeque | V. Le jardin feerique | 0:03:19 |
| 4 | Marielle Labeque | Goiza Larrunen | 0:03:19 |
| 5 | Katia Labeque, Marielle Labeque | Pavane pour une infante defunte, M.19 (Transcr. for Piano duet) | 0:06:20 |
Contents
- 2 LP
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Product details
| Artist | Katia Labeque , Marielle Labeque |
|---|---|
| Product name | 55 (2LP) |
| Album | 55 |
| Categories | |
| Vinyl | 140g Black Vinyl |
| Edition | 2LP |
| Release date | Friday 11 September 2026 |
| EAN | 0028948490189 |
| Market operator | View market operator |
