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my biography

I was born in Lyon (France) in 1953, and I started studying the piano on my own at 16. As I played the piano for only eight years I have been invited twice by the Maestro Georgy Cziffra who let me play some of my compositions at Saint Frambourg, Senlis in front of a large audience. Georgy Cziffra complimented my work with those words""A unique style that I find very personal and captivating" and recommanded me to Suzy Bossard winner of the first international Cziffra award and professor at the CNSMD of Lyon.

My early interests led me to explore a wide range of musical genres including rock'n'roll, blues, jazz, and classical. I finally dedicated myself exclusively to my own personal style. My compositions are primarily organized around the theme of personnal developpement.

Albums: Water, sky and light (1991), Childish games (1997), Per aspera ad astra (2005).

An original musical conception
I am a musician of emotion rather than theory, of movement rather than concept. I seek fluidity rather than structure. I seek light and eternity instead of power. I have chosen to compose music that creates harmony, that is pleasant and relaxing to listen to and yet that has depth in its conception. That is why working with sonorities and touch is very important. I have had to develop a piano technique quite different from the traditional ones in order to avoid too much percussion of the keyboard. The result is a full and round sound."

What the press says:

°A unique style that I find very personal and captivating. (Georges Cziffra)


°Alain Baraige "An extraordinary pianist !" (le progrès)


°Alain Baraige does not hit the keys but caresses them (l'est républicain)


°His music is all softness, emotion and pleasure! (lyon matin)


°A composer of the emotions ! For all sensibilities ! (le figaro)


° The audience was charmed by the extraordinary piano recital of the french composer and soloist Alain Baraige. His music is unusual and deeply marked by an original philosophy of life. ( telegraphul de pahova, roumania)


Heralded as a "composer of the emotions" by Le Figaro (France), Alain Baraige has moved audiences throughout France and Europe with the fluidity and harmonies of his music.

His first album, "Eau, Ciel et Lumière" (Water, Sky and Light), was released to great critical acclaim and received international attention, most notably in the USA where it was broadcast over 270 radio stations. To celebrate the release of his second album "Enfantillages" (Childish Pursuits) in 1997, FNAC, the largest record retailer in France, underwrote a national tour.

Alain Baraige's media credits are numerous. He has the distinction to have a number of shows on France's national radio station "France Musique" dedicated entirely to his music. He has also performed live on several national television shows in France including "Les Visiteurs du Jour" by Anne Sinclair, amongst others.

Alain Baraige is regularly invited to perform at concerts throughout France and Europe. He was selected to perform for the inauguration of the George Enescu memorial in Romania where he had the honor of performing on the late composer's piano. At the invitation of Georges Cziffra, Alain Baraige has been a frequent guest performer of the Liszt Musical Foundation. His live performances have taken him to many cities in France and Europe including Paris, Lyon, Tours, Florence (Italy) and Ploiesti (Romania) as well as New York City (Steinway&Sons and the Genesis Center) and Johannesbourg (South Africa).

Alain Baraige now shares his time between teaching, composition and performing. He has currently finished his third album "Per aspera ad astra" where he evokes the themes of adulthood and personal growth.

my sounds

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Title: In medias res

Description: From the album "Per aspera ad astra" To Christophe Bossuat Music and Lyrics: Alain Baraige Interpreted by Isabelle Jandeau (soprano) and Jacques Chalmeau (piano)

Title: les nimbes évoluent comme les champs ultimes

Description: From the album "L'eau, le ciel et la lumière" ("Water, sky and light"). Piano: Myself

Title: O seara de vara la Sighisoara

Description: From the album "Per aspera ad astra" To Gérard Montvernay Music: Alain Baraige. Lyrics: Jean-Paul Blanchard <br> Piano: Myself

Title: Pirouettes et cloche-pied

Description: From the album "Enfantillages" ("Childisch Games") piano: myself

Title: Elapsae Animae

Description: From the album "Per aspera ad astra". Music by Alain Baraige, Lyrics by Magali Damonte. Interpreted by Magali Damonte (mezzo-soprano) and Jacques Chalmeau (piano).

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my comments

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Tonny Goeree | 22 days ago

Les Nimbes is so beautiful!

workinprogress | about 1 month ago

Hey Alain,
we uploaded some new songs on our myspace profile...
http://www.myspace.com/winprog
Maybe you'd like to have a listen and tell us what you think.

Cheers,

W.I.P

pietgeluk | 6 months ago

hoi alain;
un grand plaisir de te connaitre et tes compositions, pirouettes et cloche-pied est mom favorite malgré que je ne sais pas le mot hollandais pour ca,
groeten van piet

rocha | 7 months ago

loved your music! 'la douceur du geste' indeed. thx for being my friend. all the best, rocha

workinprogress | 7 months ago

Vive l'impressionisme français...
Cheers
WIP

Tonny Goeree | 7 months ago

Playing the piano in this beautiful way, its extraordinary! Bravo!

aeronaut | 7 months ago

Hi Alain,

I stopped by to vote for entries in the content. You already know I adore your music and I gave high votes for all of them.

best wishes and good luck,

Jef

Ady Cohen | 7 months ago

Dear Alain,

First thank you very much for your nice comments on my music.

I listened to your music and I think you are very talented. I especially like the piano pieces - "Les Nimbes..." and "Pirouettes...". And you play so beautifully on them! Very French, very Debussy - I love it!

Ady

siflaar | 8 months ago

yes, this is very beautiful music.
I love your compositions and playing.
Ans I hope to hear a lot of your music.

greetings,
Patrick Schouten

Richard Thomas | 8 months ago

Hi Alain, how are you? Thanks for your friendship at Mi7.
Your music belongs to the (very few) ones on my list I provided with an asterisk, to remember me of its beauty. I'm fascinated by the human voice, so it goes without saying that 'In Medias Res' and 'Elapsae Animae' are my favorites.
I hardly dare ask you to listen to my songs and vote for me, (if you like them of course), but it seems to be the only way of dealing with this Real World Studio Contest. I hope you don't mind.
Greetings and success for you, your interpreters and your music from the lowlands of Holland,
Richard

Lo Kivikas | 8 months ago

Absolutely beautiful, relaxing, moving...so glad you invited me,
best,

Lo

Drone | 8 months ago

Hey Alain! Unique, colorful, inspiring, stirring, intruigin - just to mention a few!
You are very talented - im inriched to meet you!
All the best Rasmus /drone

HUMANOISE | 8 months ago

Hi, nice to meet you!
You are excellent also perfect Piano player!
Wish your luck!
Seeyaa

HUMANOISE.

Subliminal | 8 months ago

Hello Alain,

This is beautiful and moving music. In one word: amazing. Thanks for the request and your music.

Best wishes,

Michel.

Scotoma | 8 months ago

Gorgeous music friend!
Very rich in colour.

Greetings from Bergen

Craig

arkana | 8 months ago

Your style on the piano is really very unique, so are your compositions. Great you have arrived here. This is a great community for all kinds of musicians. And you are certainly someone very special

aeronaut | 8 months ago

Hi Alain,

I am very pleased you accepted my invitation and become a member of this community.
I think your music will be appreciated here very much.

Your cd's are still playing here at home quite often!

I have made an mi7 banner you can also put on your myspace page or website. Instructions you can find here on the mi7 forum in this post:
http://community.mi7.com/topics/show/44

best wishes,

jef

Richard Thomas | 8 months ago

Beautiful, moving music. Welcome!
Richard

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