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Thanks to the efforts of the Timpani label, the music of French conductor and composer Gabriel Pierné is being recorded with consistent high quality and thorough coverage, particularly in this series of his chamber works. Pierné's music dates from the late Romantic and early modern eras, a period spanning roughly 50 years between the belle epoque and World War II. As one might imagine, Pierné's works have several features in common with those of his teachers, Franck and Massenet, and to a lesser extent, some traits shared with his contemporaries, Fauré and Debussy; in short, his oeuvre is perhaps closest in attitude and approach to the music of Camille Saint-Saëns. Listening to this double-disc package of Pierné's compositions for various combinations of instruments, whether in sonata form or as single-movement character pieces, one is struck by his graceful melodies, effervescent timbres, and lively rhythms, rather than by any formal matters or developmental procedures; and his music is often infused with the charming languor that is most associated with the fin de siècle. This poignant, perfumed style dominates Disc 1, especially in the Sonata for violin and piano (1900), but it is contrasted by the darker hues and brooding intensity of the Piano Quintet (1916-1917), which points to a more impressionistic phase. Disc 2 is filled with several delightful preludes and short pieces for woodwinds, but the major pieces are the Sonata da camera for flute, cello and piano (1926), and the ballet Giration (1933), which, while equally appealing in color and melody, have more substantial and satisfying forms. The performances by soloists from the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra are led by Christian Ivaldi, in many instances from the piano; and these musicians demonstrate a genuine fondness for this light music, as well as a kind of virtuosity that is always high-spirited and effortless. Timpani's audio quality is exceptional, with bright sonorities and a warm resonance that make these performances especially inviting.
© TiVo
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Fantaisie-Impromptu, op. 4 (Gabriel Pierné)
Christian Ivaldi, Performer - Philippe Koch, Performer - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Violin Sonata, Op. 36 (Gabriel Pierné)
Christian Ivaldi, Performer - Philippe Koch, Performer - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Christian Ivaldi, Performer - Philippe Koch, Performer - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Christian Ivaldi, Performer - Philippe Koch, Performer - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Serenade in A major, Op. 7 (arr. for violin and piano) (Gabriel Pierné)
Christian Ivaldi, Performer - Philippe Koch, Performer - Gabriel Pierné, Composer - Anonymous, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Berceuse, Op. 8 (Gabriel Pierné)
Christian Ivaldi, Performer - Philippe Koch, Performer - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Caprice, 'Andante' (Gabriel Pierné)
Christian Ivaldi, Performer - Philippe Koch, Performer - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Piano Quintet, Op. 41 (Gabriel Pierné)
Christian Ivaldi, Performer - Louvigny Quartet, Ensemble - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Christian Ivaldi, Performer - Louvigny Quartet, Ensemble - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Christian Ivaldi, Performer - Louvigny Quartet, Ensemble - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
DISC 2
Pastorale, Op. 41 (original version) (Gabriel Pierné)
Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra, soloists, Ensemble - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Canzonetta, op. 19 (Gabriel Pierné)
Olivier Dartevelle, Performer - Christian Ivaldi, Performer - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Sonata da camera, Op. 48 (Gabriel Pierné)
Christian Ivaldi, Performer - Aleksandr Khramouchin, Performer - Étienne Plasman, Performer - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Christian Ivaldi, Performer - Aleksandr Khramouchin, Performer - Étienne Plasman, Performer - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Christian Ivaldi, Performer - Aleksandr Khramouchin, Performer - Étienne Plasman, Performer - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Prelude de concert sur un theme de Purcell, Op. 53 (Gabriel Pierné)
Christian Ivaldi, Performer - David Sattler, Performer - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Preludio e fughetta, Op. 40, No. 1 (Gabriel Pierné)
Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra, soloists, Ensemble - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Piece in G minor, Op. 5 (Gabriel Pierné)
Christian Ivaldi, Performer - Philippe Gonzales, Performer - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Pastorale variee, Op. 30 (Gabriel Pierné)
Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra, soloists, Ensemble - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Solo de concert, Op. 35 (Gabriel Pierné)
Christian Ivaldi, Performer - David Sattler, Performer - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
La Danseuse espagnole (Gabriel Pierné)
Christian Ivaldi, Performer - Philippe Koch, Performer - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Giration (Gabriel Pierné)
Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra, soloists, Ensemble - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Nuit divine (Gabriel Pierné)
Remy Franck, Performer - Philippe Koch, Performer - Julia Knowles, Performer - Albert Samain, Lyricist - Gabriel Pierné, Composer
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
Albumbeschreibung
Thanks to the efforts of the Timpani label, the music of French conductor and composer Gabriel Pierné is being recorded with consistent high quality and thorough coverage, particularly in this series of his chamber works. Pierné's music dates from the late Romantic and early modern eras, a period spanning roughly 50 years between the belle epoque and World War II. As one might imagine, Pierné's works have several features in common with those of his teachers, Franck and Massenet, and to a lesser extent, some traits shared with his contemporaries, Fauré and Debussy; in short, his oeuvre is perhaps closest in attitude and approach to the music of Camille Saint-Saëns. Listening to this double-disc package of Pierné's compositions for various combinations of instruments, whether in sonata form or as single-movement character pieces, one is struck by his graceful melodies, effervescent timbres, and lively rhythms, rather than by any formal matters or developmental procedures; and his music is often infused with the charming languor that is most associated with the fin de siècle. This poignant, perfumed style dominates Disc 1, especially in the Sonata for violin and piano (1900), but it is contrasted by the darker hues and brooding intensity of the Piano Quintet (1916-1917), which points to a more impressionistic phase. Disc 2 is filled with several delightful preludes and short pieces for woodwinds, but the major pieces are the Sonata da camera for flute, cello and piano (1926), and the ballet Giration (1933), which, while equally appealing in color and melody, have more substantial and satisfying forms. The performances by soloists from the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra are led by Christian Ivaldi, in many instances from the piano; and these musicians demonstrate a genuine fondness for this light music, as well as a kind of virtuosity that is always high-spirited and effortless. Timpani's audio quality is exceptional, with bright sonorities and a warm resonance that make these performances especially inviting.
© TiVo
Details of original recording : 75:44 - 64:58 - DDD - Enregistré en 2005/2006 à Luxembourg - Notes en français & anglais
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 23 track(s)
- Total length: 02:20:48
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Christian Ivaldi
- Composer: Gabriel Pierné
- Label: Timpani
- Area: France
- Genre: Klassiek Kamermuziek
- Period: Modern Style
(C) 2006 Timpani (P) 2006 Timpani
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