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Poulenc: Complete Chamber Music Vol 1

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Details

Composer
POULENC
Artist
Ronald Van, Tharaud, Laurent, Spaendonck, Hervé, Lefevre, Olivier, Joulain, Philippe, Doise, Bernold
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Feb 01, 2000
Catalog #
8553611
UPC
730099461122

About


This excellent first volume in what promises to be a two-disc collection of Poulenc's complete chamber music offers performances that compare favorably with the best available. All of the musicians are superb, but several deserve special mention. Alexandre Tharaud plays Poulenc's piano parts with great flair, wit, and a true feeling for the music's manic shifts from raucous high spirits to nostalgia and melancholy. Since all of these works feature the piano, the importance of his contribution can't be overestimated. Laurent Lefèvre's reedy, piercing, truly "French" sounding bassoon is a highlight both of the Sextet and the delicious Trio for piano, oboe, and bassoon. It's very difficult to find a bassoon player with sufficient dynamic range to balance the more penetrating tones of the other players, and Lefèvre not only holds his own in the ensemble, but his unfailing musicality and dead accurate intonation triumphantly vindicates the affection that Poulenc shows for his instrument. Finally Olivier Doise's oboe playing offers a sweet, focused tone throughout his range, and this makes the Oboe Sonata a much more moving and less squeaky affair than it so easily becomes in less sympathetic hands. If the string players in Volume II offer the same level of accomplishment, then this series will be the outstanding bargain of Poulenc's centenary year. As it stands, this initial installment, brightly and clearly recorded, is indispensable. Look for further volumes to be released throughout 2000, beginning in early spring. [1/2/2000]--David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com

Tracklist 13 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro vivace: Tres vite et emporte 07:46
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro vivace: Tres vite et emporte
    Duration
    07:46
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Performer
    Philippe Bernold, Olivier Doise, Ronald van Spaendonck, Laurent Lefevre, Hervé Joulain, Alexandre Tharaud
  2. 2 II. Divertissement: Andantino 04:15
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Divertissement: Andantino
    Duration
    04:15
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Performer
    Philippe Bernold, Olivier Doise, Ronald van Spaendonck, Laurent Lefevre, Hervé Joulain, Alexandre Tharaud
  3. 3 III. Finale: Prestissimo 05:30
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Finale: Prestissimo
    Duration
    05:30
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Performer
    Philippe Bernold, Olivier Doise, Ronald van Spaendonck, Laurent Lefevre, Hervé Joulain, Alexandre Tharaud
  4. 4 I. Élégie: Paisiblement 05:05
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Élégie: Paisiblement
    Duration
    05:05
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Performer
    Olivier Doise, Alexandre Tharaud
  5. 5 II. Scherzo: Très animé 04:01
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Scherzo: Très animé
    Duration
    04:01
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Performer
    Olivier Doise, Alexandre Tharaud
  6. 6 III. Déploration: Très calme 04:43
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Déploration: Très calme
    Duration
    04:43
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Performer
    Olivier Doise, Alexandre Tharaud
  7. 7 I. Presto: Lent-presto 05:28
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Presto: Lent-presto
    Duration
    05:28
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Performer
    Olivier Doise, Laurent Lefevre, Alexandre Tharaud
  8. 8 II. Andante: Andante con moto 03:49
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Andante: Andante con moto
    Duration
    03:49
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Performer
    Olivier Doise, Laurent Lefevre, Alexandre Tharaud
  9. 9 III. Rondo: Tres vif 03:21
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Rondo: Tres vif
    Duration
    03:21
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Performer
    Olivier Doise, Laurent Lefevre, Alexandre Tharaud
  10. 10 Allegro malinconico 04:29
    Track
    10
    Title
    Allegro malinconico
    Duration
    04:29
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Performer
    Philippe Bernold, Alexandre Tharaud
  11. 11 Cantilena: Assez lent 03:50
    Track
    11
    Title
    Cantilena: Assez lent
    Duration
    03:50
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Performer
    Philippe Bernold, Alexandre Tharaud
  12. 12 Presto giocoso 03:32
    Track
    12
    Title
    Presto giocoso
    Duration
    03:32
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Performer
    Philippe Bernold, Alexandre Tharaud
  13. 13 Villanelle 01:35
    Track
    13
    Title
    Villanelle
    Duration
    01:35
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Performer
    Philippe Bernold, Alexandre Tharaud