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The names “ Grimaud” and “Wolf” have been intimately linked for a quarter century. Not Hugo Wolf but Canis Lupus. When not on her keyboard, Ms. Grimaud is in upstate New York with the Wolf Conservation Center which she founded 25 years ago. Undoubtedly, her delicacy, her sensitivity, and above all, her empathy for notes and animals are predominant.

Almost a quarter-century ago, a set of photographs showing the pianist Hélène Grimaud cuddling wolves captured hearts and imaginations all over the world. The French musician had just co-founded the Wolf Conservation Center in upstate New York. Today she remains a prominent advocate for the animals, for their crucial environmental role and the importance of protecting them.

Hélène Grimaud shines with Brahms, Beethoven, Bach Program (Koerner Hall Review)

The eminent French pianist Hélène Grimaud performed a classic combination of “B” composers — Beethoven, Brahms, and Bach (arranged by a slightly less famous B, Busoni) — in a sold-out Richardson Auditorium at her Princeton University Concert series debut on January 24. While well-known pieces run the risk of being standard or cliché, her unique style made them sparkle — just like her outfit.

Hélène Grimaud enthralls in unforgettable recital of Beethoven, Brahms, and Busoni.

Hélène Grimaud’s performances of Brahms, Busoni, and Beethoven drew on the strengths of her boldly imaginative powers, which have only deepened over the past two decades.

For her two recitals in Boston and Groton, she’s taking a back-to-basics approach with what some call the three B’s of classical music: Bach, Beethoven, Brahms.

Nouvel album, nouveau livre, concerts à foison, protection des animaux… Hélène Grimaud lève rarement le pied ! En 35 ans de carrière, elle a nourri son piano de ce foisonnement d’activités. Elle fait une pause pour Qobuz afin d’évoquer ce torrent créatif, son rapport au romantisme et à l’enregistrement en général.

Hélène Grimaud's delicious Mozart a highlight in Philadelphia: French pianist Hélène Grimaud returned to the stage at the Kimmel Center this weekend to join Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra in a delicious performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto no. 20 in D minor, K466.

Directed and produced by David Serero in a partnership with the Deutsche Grammophon label, ‘Hélène Grimaud: Between the Notes’ is a 2023 documentary feature about Hélène Grimaud, one of the greatest pianists of all time.