Gabriel Bianco - A Parisian in Paris - Contemporary Works for Guitar - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The young French guitarist Gabriel Bianco adds First Prize in the 2008 GFA International Solo Competition to an impressive list of previous awards from international competitions. Album Tracks 1. Lob Der Tranen (Praise of Tears), D. 711 (Arr. J. K. Mertz) 2. Book 3 No. 3. Capriccio 3. Book 6 No. 1. Tarantelle 4. Elegy 5. 3 Morceaux, Op. 65 No. 1. Fantaisie Hongroise 6. I. Adagio 7. II. Fuga Alla Breve 8. III. Largo 9. IV. Allegro Assai 10. I. Allegro Energico 11. II. Adagio Molto 12. III. Presto, Risoluto Energico

Magnien / Valois,Pascal - Guitar Works of Victor Magnien [COMPACT DISCS] date 03/11/2016

New York Philharmonic principal flutist Robert Langevin is heard in a charming and sumptuous feast of Parisian music of the golden age. Prior to the Philharmonic, Mr. Langevin held the Jackman Pfouts Principal Flute Chair of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and was an adjunct professor at Duquesne University, in Pittsburgh. Mr. Langevin served as associate principal of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra for 13 years, playing on more than 30 recordings. As a member of Musica Camerata Montreal and l'Ensemble de la Société de Musique Contemporaine du Québec, he premiered many works, including the Canadian premiere of Pierre Boulez's Le Marteau sans maître. In addition, Mr. Langevin has performed as soloist with Quebec's most distinguished ensembles and has recorded many recitals and chamber music programs for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. He also served on the faculty of the University of Montreal for nine years. Simply put, this is flute playing of the highest order! Album Tracks 1. Suite for Flute and Piano, Op. 34 2. La Flûte de Pan, Op. 15 3. Fantaisie, Op.79 4. Cantabile and Presto 5. Nocturne & Allegro Scherzando 6. Fantaisie 7. Madrigal 8. Morceau de Concours 9. Prélude À L'après-Midi D'un Faune 10. Syrinx