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Reflections of France

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Composer
VARIOUS
Artist
Forshaw, De Pledge
Format
CD
Label
Integra Records
Released
Jul 01, 2008
Catalog #
ING1002
UPC
5065001015014

About

Christian Forshaw studied at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London with John Harle. He graduated in 1995 and began an immensely varied career working in many different genres. As a soloist Christian has performed with ensembles including the London Sinfonietta, English National Opera, Scottish Ensemble, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic's Ensemble 10/10 and the Brno Philharmonic. He also works regularly with many smaller ensembles including Notes Inégales, Icebreaker, the Composers Ensemble and Endymion. Christian's debut CD Sanctuary is the exploration of an ecclesiastical sound-world. The project juxtaposes saxophone with voices, church organ and percussion. Sanctuary achieved unprecedented success for a release on an independent label, and consequently Forshaw was offered a deal with Sony BMG which he turned down in favour of setting up his own label, Integra Records UK. His second album, Renouncement was released on Integra in April 2007 Since 2002 Christian has been Professor of Saxophone at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama where he leads an enthusiastic group of young professionals. Stephen De Pledge studied in New Zealand and at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, with Joan Havill. His career was launched after winning the Gold Medal from the Guildhall, and the NFMS Young Concert Artists' Award, and he has since maintained a diverse and wide-ranging performing schedule, as soloist, chamber musician and song accompanist. His solo performances have taken him throughout the UK, including five solo recitals in the Wigmore Hall in London, where he made his acclaimed debut in 1999. He has also given solo performances in Hong Kong, Italy, France, Singapore, Japan, Australia and the USA. Concerto appearances include the Philharmonia and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestras, and performances in the Barbican and Fairfield Halls. As a chamber musician, Stephen has collaborated with groups such as the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet, the English Chamber Orchestra Ensemble, Chamber Domaine and the Scottish Ensemble. His repertoire is far-reaching, from the music of the 17th to the 21st centuries. He has always been an advocate for contemporary music, and has given the world premiere performances of many works. He has become particularly associated with the music of Messiaen, which he studied in Paris with the composer's widow, Yvonne Loriod.

Tracklist 23 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro ma non troppo 03:26
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro ma non troppo
    Duration
    03:26
    Composer
    Roger Boutry
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  2. 2 II. Andante 04:03
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Andante
    Duration
    04:03
    Composer
    Roger Boutry
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  3. 3 III. Presto 02:05
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Presto
    Duration
    02:05
    Composer
    Roger Boutry
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  4. 4 No. 1. Pambiche 01:19
    Track
    4
    Title
    No. 1. Pambiche
    Duration
    01:19
    Composer
    Jean Françaix
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  5. 5 No. 2. Baiao 01:37
    Track
    5
    Title
    No. 2. Baiao
    Duration
    01:37
    Composer
    Jean Françaix
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  6. 6 No. 3. Mambo 01:39
    Track
    6
    Title
    No. 3. Mambo
    Duration
    01:39
    Composer
    Jean Françaix
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  7. 7 No. 4. Samba lenta 01:47
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 4. Samba lenta
    Duration
    01:47
    Composer
    Jean Françaix
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  8. 8 No. 5. Merengue 00:48
    Track
    8
    Title
    No. 5. Merengue
    Duration
    00:48
    Composer
    Jean Françaix
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  9. 9 Aria 03:49
    Track
    9
    Title
    Aria
    Duration
    03:49
    Composer
    Eugène Bozza
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  10. 10 12 Etudes-caprices: No. 12. — 03:18
    Track
    10
    Title
    12 Etudes-caprices: No. 12. —
    Duration
    03:18
    Composer
    Eugène Bozza
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw
  11. 11 Prelude 02:46
    Track
    11
    Title
    Prelude
    Duration
    02:46
    Composer
    Alfred Desenclos
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  12. 12 Cadence 03:10
    Track
    12
    Title
    Cadence
    Duration
    03:10
    Composer
    Alfred Desenclos
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  13. 13 Final 06:04
    Track
    13
    Title
    Final
    Duration
    06:04
    Composer
    Alfred Desenclos
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  14. 14 Prelude 05:46
    Track
    14
    Title
    Prelude
    Duration
    05:46
    Composer
    Robert Planel
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  15. 15 Salterelle 01:56
    Track
    15
    Title
    Salterelle
    Duration
    01:56
    Composer
    Robert Planel
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  16. 16 I. Vif 03:18
    Track
    16
    Title
    I. Vif
    Duration
    03:18
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  17. 17 II. Modéré 03:56
    Track
    17
    Title
    II. Modéré
    Duration
    03:56
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  18. 18 III. Brazileira 02:46
    Track
    18
    Title
    III. Brazileira
    Duration
    02:46
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  19. 19 Improvisation 01:57
    Track
    19
    Title
    Improvisation
    Duration
    01:57
    Composer
    Eugène Bozza
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  20. 20 Caprice 01:21
    Track
    20
    Title
    Caprice
    Duration
    01:21
    Composer
    Eugène Bozza
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  21. 21 Sarabande 02:59
    Track
    21
    Title
    Sarabande
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    Gabriel Grovlez
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  22. 22 Allegro 02:29
    Track
    22
    Title
    Allegro
    Duration
    02:29
    Composer
    Gabriel Grovlez
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge
  23. 23 Fantaisie-impromptu 03:42
    Track
    23
    Title
    Fantaisie-impromptu
    Duration
    03:42
    Composer
    André Jolivet
    Performer
    Christian Forshaw, Stephen De Pledge