Emmanuel Despax’s eighth release for Signum Classics delves into the dramatic and vision- ary world of Franz Liszt, from the great Sonata in B minor to the celestail Benediction de

Deur dans la solitude. Despax offers a unique perspective on Liszt’s work through a very

personal connection to the composer. His musical upbringing is rooted in a lineage of men- tors which traces back to Liszt, creating a deep connection to the composer’s legacy. Despax

comments “This lineage has deeply influenced my musical upbringing, instilling a unique perspective on interpretation, fostering an insatiable curiosity...emphasising engaging with the score with utmost integrity, without shortcuts or compromise. Above all, this tradition signifies a performance ethos...to serve as a conduit between the music and the audience”.