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Following the successful edition of Schumann’s complete works, Eric Le Sage and Alpha have decided to produce a new series of 5 CDs dedicated to Gabriel Fauré’s complete works for chamber music with piano. This series in general and its first volume in particular, constitute a milestone in Alpha’s development as they are the first of a line devoted to music from the post-Mozart period. Each volume will be placed in the literary context of the time in which it was created through fragments taken from novels, poems or the correspondence of artists. Eric Le Sage will work on this series together with François Salque with whom he shares a great musical affinity. Sound engineer Jean-Marc Laisné (who recorded the integral works of Schumann) will record the pieces in the auditorium of Grenoble, a hall famous for its acoustics. Through the combination of their talents, these men will breathe new life into these well known pieces. There is no doubt this series, just like the recordings of Schumann’s complete works, will become a reference on the classical music scene.
Gabriel Faure: Romance, Op. 69
Romance, Op. 69
Gabriel Faure: Cello Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 109
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Finale: Allegro comodo
Gabriel Faure: Elegie, Op. 24
Elegie, Op. 24
Gabriel Faure: Cello Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 117
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Allegro vivo
Gabriel Faure: Serenade, Op. 98
Serenade, Op. 98
Gabriel Faure: Papillon, Op. 77
Papillon, Op. 77
Gabriel Faure: Berceuse, Op. 16 (arr. for cello and piano)
Berceuse, Op. 16 (arr. for cello and piano)
Gabriel Faure: Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 120 (version for clarinet, cello and piano)
I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Andantino
III. Allegro vivo
April 2012
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“Meyer's soft-grained playing is unconvincing; Salque is eloquent; Le Sage's articulation crisp.”
April 2012
“[Salque] projects a range of sound and character that makes one listen. He has as well a 'speaking' quality to his tone, from time to time, more intimate in manner, that I particularly like.”
June 2012
“With Paul Meyer as a gloriously responsive partner for Salque and Le Sage, this performance is another that goes straight to the top of any list of recommendations...this is a disc that can be recommended with all possible enthusiasm: it includes some of the most perceptive Faure playing that I've ever heard...I would urge anyone who loves Faure's music to hear this exceptional recording.”
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