Thomas Labé.com

BIOGRAPHY

The singular, compelling artistry of pianist Thomas Labé has been embraced by audiences and critics alike the world over. His 1987 debut at New York's Carnegie Hall (as First Prize winner of the Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition) was singled out by The New York Times as "the most interesting among the week's debutantes."

RECORDINGS

Thomas Labé's growing list of commercially released recordings has garnered exceptional praise in the international press including a "Best of the Year" citation for his debut recording, The Virtuoso Johann Strauss (1992). Click on any of the links below for complete information.

The Virtuoso Johann Strauss (1992)

Transcendental Bach (1994)

Liszt: Works for Violin and Piano (1997)

Howard Hanson: Works for Piano (2000)

Dedication: Music of Robert Schumann (2008)

Visions of Bach (2000) - compilation

Nostalgie: Original German Cast Recording (1992)

VIDEOS

Click here for complete information and links to videos by Thomas Labé ranging from perennial favorites like Claude Debussy's "Clair de lune" to a world-premiere recording of Johann Sebastian Bach's monumental Organ Prelude and Fugue in B Minor in a dazzling piano arrangement.

THE LATEST

Periodic updates on upcoming performances, recordings,and a list of what's currently on the music stand.

PUBLICATIONS

As a scholar of the piano repertoire, Thomas Labé has examined manuscripts and other source materials for composers ranging from Johann Sebastian Bach to Lionel Barrymore. His first publication as editor-in-chief, a landmark new edition of Robert Schumann's beloved Piano Concerto in A Minor ...

RESEARCH

A periodically updated list of current research projects.

READING LIST

Find out what's on the Maestro's most recent recommended reading list, and what's currently on the nightstand.

TO THE READING LIST

SCHOLAR LINKS

A list of reliable and worthwhile links to libraries, archives, composer resources and more.

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WHERE TO PURCHASE

“Thomas Labé plays as if his very life depended on it, totally in command, completely aware of the vital ‘ebb and flow’ of the music. The recorded sound is just short of demonstration caliber, too. All the pluses add up to a release that simply must be heard.”
~ Classics Today

Howard Hanson: Works for Piano
Thomas Labé, Piano

Label: Naxos 8.559047
Recorded in July 1999 at the Living Arts Centre (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada)
Producers: Norbert Kraft and Bonnie Silver
Piano: Steinway & Sons
Released: 2000

Read Liner Notes

	Two Yuletide Pieces, Op. 19 (1919)
1.	Impromptu
2.	March Carillon
	Poèmes érotiques, Op. 9 (1917-19)
3.	Peace
4.	Joy
5.	Desire
	Sonata in A Minor, Op. 11 (1919)
6.	Andante espressivo
7.	Élegie herbique
8.	Triumphal Ode
	Three Miniatures, Op. 12 (1918-19)
9.	Reminiscence
10.	Lullaby
11.	Longing
	Three Études, Op. 18 (1920)
12.	Studio ritmico
13.	Studio melodico
14.	Poema Idillico
15.	Enchantment (1935)
	For The First Time (1970)
16.	Bells
17.	Tamara and Bolshoi
18.	The Deserted House
19.	The Eccentric Clock
20.	Deep Forest
21.	Clowns
22.	Dance
23.	Serious Conversation
24.	Kikimora
25.	Mist
26.	Fireworks
27.	Dreams
28.	Slumber Song (undated)

Maestro Labé's recordings are available for immediate purchase and online download though a variety of online retailers (below). Many are also available in traditional compact disc format from both online retailers and in traditional brick and mortar stores.
	Amazon.com Available in compact disc format and MP3 download
	Naxos Music Library Available in streaming audio format with subscription

RECIPES

Cooking is my favorite form of relaxation and has a lot in common with giving a musical performance - both involve preparation and presentation. Click on the links below to view the ever-expanding body of animated recipes.

RECIPES BY COURSE

RECIPES BY CUISINE

GALLERY

Enter the gallery for photographs and information on some of my favorite kitchen gear. I'm not one for gadgets and gimmicks but this collection I find indispensable. Coming soon, cooking videos!

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FAVORITE COOKBOOKS

FOOD LINKS

Here are links to some of my favorite food sites, from professional equipment supplies to exotic food stuffs.

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FOOD BLOG

Welcome to Chez Labé, my blog having everything to do with great food and wine. Join in to swap recipes, ideas, techniques and anything else.

HORSE LIFE

Horses came roaring into my life about eight years ago and they're here to stay! Whether charging over a course of fences, hacking around in the open pasture at sunset, or even grabbing a sandwich, a bag of carrots, and having "lunch" with the herd ...

GALLERY

Enter the gallery for pictures not only of my horse, but two dogs and a cow as well!

VIDEOS

Videos of my horse in action.

HORSE LINKS

Here are links to some of my favorite horse sites, for tack, apparel and more.