Symphonic Dances Op.64 (Allegretto grazioso)
Eivind Aadland, conductor
WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln

From Grieg: Complete Symphonic Works Vol.1 (2011)
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Symphonic Dances Op.64 (Allegretto grazioso)


Let’s discover Norwegian violinist and conductor Eivind Aadland, with strong connection to folk music, perform Grieg’s Symphonic Dances which are based on folk songs.

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Tarentelle for Clarinet, flute and piano op.6
Laurent Wagschal, piano
Pascal Godart, piano
Olivier Derbesse, clarinet
Vincent Lucas, flute

From Saint-Saëns: Complete Chamber Music with Winds (2010)
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Tarentelle for Clarinet, flute and piano op.6


The Complete Chamber Music Works with Winds demonstrates that Saint-Saëns is the origin of the worldwide famous “French winds tradition”. In a century mostly inspired by German romantic orchestral pieces, Saint-Saëns considered the wind instruments on the same level as violin and piano. In the evening of his life, aged eighty-five, Saint-Saëns came back to wind sonatas. Although being very classical, the three 1921 sonatas announce the “Groupe des Six” neo-classicism, and particularly Poulenc. In that respect, even at the very end of his life, Saint-Saëns stands as an innovator.

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Viola concerto in D major (Rondo: Allegro)
Victoria Chang, viola
Baltimore Chamber Orchestra
Markand Thakar

From Hoffmeister: Viola Concertos (2011)
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Hoffmeister: Viola concerto in D major (Rondo: Allegro)


Victoria Chiang plays beautifully these rarely performed viola concertos, a pure delight.

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Symphony No.1 in E flat Major (Andante)
Stephen Gunzenhauser, conductor
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

From Borodin: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 and 3 (1990)
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Borodin: Symphony No. 1 in E flat major (Andante)



“The Slovak performances are alive and vigorous” (Gramophone)

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Quasi valse lente (op.24-2)
Agnès Dubois-Chauvet
Igor Kraèvsky

From Paul Juon: Dancing Rhythms – Music for piano 4 hands (2011)
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Paul Juon: Quasi valse lente (op.24-2)


“Tanzrhythmen” by Russian composer Paul Juan was written at the turn of the 20th century while he was living in Berlin.
A rare recording of forgotten music to be rediscovered and enjoyed.

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André Jolivet: Second trumpet concerto (Grave)
Eric Aubier, trumpet

From Great French Concertos 1948 – 1956 (2007)
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André Jolivet: Second trumpet concerto (Grave)


Having appeared on the most famous stages around the world for the past 20 years, Eric Aubier has risen his trumpet to the rank of ambassador of French music. Yet again with this record, he pursues his will of perpetuating this fertile repertoire, with the 1948-1956 period famous concertos. The atmosphere that reigns in these five masterpieces is full of emotion. the neo-romantic Désenclos, with his range of contrasts mingled with sensuality, Tomasi the impressionist, with his endless pallet of tones-so close to Ravel- and Jolivet, famous for his sound and rhythm creativity, make the album an essential piece of record collection for all French music lovers.

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Prelude and Fugue in G minor: Fugue
Edouard Oganessian, organ

From Edouard Oganessian – Brahms: Complete Organ Works (2011)
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Brahms: Prelude and Fugue in G minor: Fugue

Discover Brahms’rarely performed and recorded organ music, in homage to J. S. Bach and Lutheran liturgical practice.



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Double Concerto for piano, violin and orchestra MWV 04 (Allegro molto)
Gottfried von der Goltz, violin
Kristian Bezuidenhout, piano
Freiburger Barockorchester

From Mendelssohn: concertos (2011)
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Mendelssohn: Double Concerto for piano, violin and orchestra MWV 04 (Allegro molto)

The Double Concerto in D minor for violin and piano was first completed on 6th May 1823.

Mendelssohn wrote this work for himself and his best childhood friend, the violinist Eduard Rietz (1802-32), who also served as his main violin teacher.


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Moderato (Molto rubato), from George Enescu / Sherban Lupu: Airs dans le genre roumain (World première recording)
Eiichi Chijiiwa, violin

From Eiichi Chijiiwa – Solo Migration (2011)
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Moderato (Molto rubato), from George Enescu / Sherban Lupu: Airs dans le genre roumain

Paris has always fascinated and welcomed “migratory” musicians, some among which have contributed to French culture, despite having ever been considered as French.

Their contribution to French music is undeniable. The rich melting pot of this album shows the large range of styles and sounds produced by a violin. Four major themes: a tribute to J. S. Bach, a neo-classical style, influence from home-country and composition “à la française”.


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Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major (Allegro)
Emil Gilels, piano

From Emil Gilels – Beethoven: Piano Sonatas (2011)
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Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major (Allegro)

There were many recordings of Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas, some recent ones being quite exceptional.

Nevertheless, let’s not forget the unforgettable great master Emil Gilels.


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