Lorsque Elsa de Lacerda et Pierre Solot m'ont commandé une pièce pour violon et piano qui devait s'inspirer de chants protestataires ou révolutionnaires, j'ai d'abord pensé à écrire des variations sur l'un des gospels célébrant la lutte pour l'émancipation de la communauté afro-américaine. Cependant, j'ai finalement choisi Untemationale comme matériau de base, matériau qui m'a paru d'autant plus r…

Par ADES THOMAS. ''Still Sorrowing' - a lament which is also a homage to Romantic sentiments - proved to make the most ingenious use of a 'prepared' piano that I have heard in a long time. While a recurrent plaint tintinnabulates at the top of the piano's range and deep chords resonate at the bottom, some muffling device allows intricate figures and rhythms at mid-keyboard to rattle hollowly - a h…

From Balletti a cinque voci. Par GASTOLDI GIOVANNI GIACOMO. During the second half of the 16th century, Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi composed almost entirely sacred works, however it was with his Balletti, not published until 1591 and 1594, that he gained fame and recognition. The homophonic structure and simple melodies conveyed a charming sense of naivety that became so popular during this period. …

From Balletti a cinque voci. Par GASTOLDI GIOVANNI GIACOMO. During the second half of the 16th century, Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi composed almost entirely sacred works, however it was with his Balletti, not published until 1591 and 1594, that he gained fame and recognition. The homophonic structure and simple melodies conveyed a charming sense of naivety that became so popular during this period. …

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Le violoniste Eugène Ysaÿe (1858-1931) et compositeur belge a étudié avec h. Wieniawsky à Bruxelles et a pris de nombreux voyages en tant que soliste, particulièrement aux Etats-Unis où il a travaillé comme chef d'orchestre à Cincinnati parmi d'autres. De 1886 il était professer / 2 Violons Et Alto

Par RACHMANINOV SERGEI. Rachmaninovs masterpiece, his largest and most architecturally satisfying piano concerto, became a sensation again in 1996 when it was featured in the movie Shine. With its memorable theme and glittering orchestration, for many pianists this is the pinnacle of achievement in the concerto repertoire. MMOs version of this complex and rewarding work is an invaluable and essent…

Par GREIF OLIVIER. À l’issue d’une longue période d’un silence alors ressenti comme nécessaire, Greif revient à la composition un peu plus de trois ans avant l’écriture de cette Sonate en 1994 achevée en tout juste un mois. Elle fait donc partie de la production des dernières années de création. Très attentif quant au choix des titres pour ses œuvres, Greif semble s’être interrogé sur les divers s…

Par RAVEL MAURICE. Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) is often considered, after the death of Debussy in 1918, to be the leading French composer of the 1920’s and 30’s. Earlier in his career, he had caused consternation in the highly conservative pre-war French musical establishment, with his unmistakable and highly original style. His most famous work is his Bolero , which marks the pinnacle of his compos…