Star pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard presents an anthology from György Kurtágs Játékok (Games), recorded in the composers presence and under his artistic guidance. In his extensive series of Játékok, Kurtág realizes the spontaneity of a child exploring the piano with the compositional means of his adventurous, avant-garde idiom. Recording such an extensive collection of Játékok is an important statement for Aimard, who has developed an intimate artistic friendship with the composer over decades. A renowned champion of twentieth-century music, Pierre-Laurent Aimard has released multiple acclaimed albums in his exclusive contract with PENTATONE, including Messiaens Catalogue dOiseaux (2018) and Visions de lAmen (2022), along with Beethovens Hammerklavier Sonata & Eroica Variations (2021). He also joined Tamara Stefanovich in Etudes and Frames (2023), with music by Vassos Nicolaou, and recorded Bartóks Piano Concertos with the San Francisco Symphony and Esa-Pekka Salonen (2023). The miniature nature of Kurtágs Játékok makes them an unexpected, yet logical successor to Aimards acclaimed album Schubert Ländler (2024), which consisted of dances that the pianist often combines with Kurtágs short pieces in live performances.