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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Pierre Jamet & Son Quintette
Debussy: | Danses sacrée et profane Chamber Music Society Orchestra, Pierre Capdevielle Sonata for Flute, Viola & Harp Gaston Crunelle (flute) & Georges Blanpain (viola) Préludes - Book 1: No. 8, La fille aux cheveux de lin | Françaix: | Quintet for flute, string trio & harp Gaston Crunelle (flute), René Bas (violin), Georges Blanpain (viola) & Robert Krabansky (cello) | Indy: | Suite en parties, Op. 91 René Leroy (flute), René Bas (violin), Pierre Grout (viola) & Roger Boulmé (cello) | Mozart: | Flute & Harp Concerto in C major, K299 Gaston Crunelle (flute) Gustave Cloëz | Pierné, G: | Voyage au pays de tendre Gaston Crunelle (flute), Étienne Ginot (viola), Marcel Frecheville (cello), Louis Beydts (narrator) & René Bas (violin) Variations libres et Finale, Op. 51 René Leroy (flute), René Bas (violin), Pierre Grout (viola) & Roger Boulmé (cello) | Ravel: | Introduction & Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet and String Quartet Soloists of French Radio, Pierre Capdevielle | Roussel: | Sérénade for flute, string trio & harp, Op. 30 Gaston Crunelle (flute), René Bas (violin), Georges Blanpain (viola) & Robert Krabansky (cello) | Schmitt, F: | Suite en Rocaille, Op. 84 René Leroy (flute), René Bas (violin), Pierre Grout (viola) & Roger Boulmé (cello) |
This charming double album pays tribute to a very French institution - the Paris Instrumental Quintet, renamed following World War Two after harpist Pierre Jamet. All the works on the second disc were written for, or commissioned by, the Quintet, and recorded soon after their premières, so that this release is an important historical document as well as a very civilised listening experience. And sooo French! | | | (also available to download from $21.00) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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and excerpts from works by Beethoven, Hindemith, Ravel and Bruckner
In the far corner of every concert stage, there is an area reserved for the back row of the orchestra. This zone – between the timpani and the double basses – is home to the low-brass section, comprised normally of two tenor trombones, a bass trombone and tuba. Although integral to the symphony orchestra, the low-brass section is seldom featured, and this recording is an opportunity for the listener to discover the special sounds and characteristics of this group. This album consists primarily of chamber music, some of which was composed specifically for this instrumental combination. Also featured are innovative arrangements of piano and non-brass chamber music, and short excerpts from the orchestral repertoire. This is the music the PSO members perform on a weekly basis, and which forms the foundation of their approach to sound and ensemble. | |
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Giovanni De Chiaro (guitar) recorded in Saint Thomas Catholic Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA, 25 January and 8, 12 February 2007 | |
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| |  | Art of the Guitar
“Art of the Guitar” features selections from the traditional Spanish repertory, original works and arrangements of popular classics like Grieg’s Lyric Pieces, Debussy’s The girl with the flaxen hair, themes from La Traviata and much-loved favourite the ‘Cavatina’ from the Deerhunter. | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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Debussy: | La Mer Préludes - Book 2: No. 1, Brouillards Préludes - Book 1: No. 7, Ce qu’a vu le vent de l’ouest Préludes - Book 1: No. 12, Minstrels Préludes - Book 2: No. 10, Canope Préludes - Book 1: No. 4, Les sons et les parfums tournent dans l'air du soir Préludes - Book 2: No. 3, La Puerta del Vino Préludes - Book 2: No. 2, Feuilles mortes Préludes - Book 2: No. 6, General Lavine - eccentric Préludes - Book 1: No. 11, La Danse de Puck Préludes - Book 2: No. 11, Tièrces alternées Préludes - Book 1: No. 3, Le vent dans la plaine Préludes - Book 1: No. 8, La fille aux cheveux de lin |
(preludes arranged for orchestra by Colin Matthews)
“Rarely have I heard the hostility of the sea evoked as eerily as in [Mark Elder’s] polished account of Debussy’s La Mer”. The Observer, on the Halle’s Prom July ’06. “The Hallé are resplendent under Mark Elder, with ravishing colours and finely etched detail…” BBC Music Magazine, April 2007 *** “...further evidence of the Hallé’s renewal under Elder: a performance that glitters with luminous detail, and some really refined playing...Matthews provides a completely re-imagined context for the Preludes, and they’re beautifully played in a recording that allows every new texture to radiate colour and detail.” Andrew McGregor, bbc.co.uk, 4th May 2007 | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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"Harpist Kondonassis manages the feat of playing with discretion and taste while at the same time imparting a perceptible amount of personality to the music...Well engineered and intelligently programmed; I found this disc delightful." —Fanfare | | | This item is currently out of stock at the UK distributor. You may order it now but please be aware that it may be six weeks or more before it can be despatched. |
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| |  | French ImpressionsMusic of Debussy and Ravel in new arrangements for 8-string guitar
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| |  | The World's Most Beautiful Melodies
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