Humanesque and Chopinesque

Charles Richard-Hamelin first came to prominence as a prizewinner at the 2015 International Chopin Competition. He talks to Michelle Assay about his latest recording for Analekta, musical life in Montreal and collaborating with a famous namesake

It was a typically golden-hued September day in Toronto. On my way to one of my regular weekend walks, I tuned in to CBC Radio’s This is my music – a rather charming programme featuring musicians, often Canadian, sharing their favourite music. The guest was Charles Richard-Hamelin, Silver Medallist and winner of the Krystian Zimerman prize at the 2015 Chopin Competition. Hamelin? Hmm … brother? Son? Cousin? ‘Everyone keeps asking us whether we are related. We are not,’ Richard-Hamelin tells me, laughing. It’s now late December and he is joining me from his Montreal home, having just finished his concert commitments for the year. Richard-Hamelin is the epitome of friendliness and charm. He wears a constant smile, and with his warm and welcoming eyes behind his glasses, he comes across…

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International Piano (Digital) - 1 Issue, Spring 2025

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