Silvestri - Chants Nostalgiques - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Gabriel Faure, a master of song, piano and chamber music, particularly appreciated the modulation-rich sound of the erard grand piano. It's rich overtones and clear bass tones made it the ideal instrument for the French salon. This presents not only Faure's musical vision, but also the sound world of the erard grand piano, which played an important role in the musical scene at the time. Marc Coppey fully embraces the fluid rhetoric of Faure's musical language. His interpretation deliberately eschews stylistically unfamiliar permanent espressivo and instead delves deep into the nuances and facets of Faure's compositions. InchFaure authentiqueInch thus presents not only musical brilliance, but also an authentic journey through the French composer's complete works for cello and piano, embedded in the beautiful sound of the erard grand piano.

Various Artists - Chants Traditionnels [COMPACT DISCS] date 09/08/2015

This is a collection of beguiling works for flute, clarinet and harp trio which revolve around the emotional heart of Elizabeth Poston's music. In her music, modernity is seamlessly interwoven with a sense of antiquity; of simpler more innocent times and avoids the trappings of being kitsch, naive or ever sentimental. Complimentary works by other composers exhibit rhythmic incisiveness, playfulness and lyricism- all seemingly bathed in a sepia-toned nostalgia. Here is an indomitable partnership of fabulous music and wonderful playing. George Richford