Known for his dedicated work with Brazilian repertoire, in this album the pianist explores works that span different countries, styles, and periods of music history.

WANDERLUST is a word of German origin that describes an irresistible desire to travel, explore the world, and wander through unknown places. Vaz Lemes wittily traverses soundscapes that balance contemplation and intensity: The lyrical elegance of Fauré meets the timeless brilliance of Debussy; the vigorous structures of Beethoven and Prokofiev’s sonatas contrast with the narrative lyricism of Brahms’ Ballades, while the contemporary pulse of Philip Glass resonates with the rhythmic energy of Poulenc’s Toccata.

The creator of the PianoQueToca movement and channels — an initiative that brings piano and concert music to new audiences with affection, intelligence, and a digital poetics — the pianist, described by the renowned British magazine Gramophone as “a Latin American Pollini,” reaffirms his relevance as a musical interpreter and communicator of his generation.