Armande de Polignac: Mélodies & préludes pour piano

Featuring

Sabine Revault d'Allonnes
Sébastien Romignon Ercolinni
Jacques-François Loiseleur des Longchamps
Stéphanie Humeau
Armande de Polignac

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Armande de Polignac found deep inspiration in the Far East, believing she could express themes and harmonies authentically conceived by composers from those regions.

Composer Biography

Armande de Polignac received her first music lessons in London and later studied with notable figures like Eugène Gigout, Gabriel Fauré, and Vincent d'Indy at the Schola Cantorum in Paris.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Armande de Polignac expressed her dedication to composition, stating she worked "every day and all day" and was not a socialite who composed in her spare time.

Compositional Technique

Armande de Polignac's contribution to the mélodie genre includes about fifty pieces, showcasing an often avant-garde and highly personal style.

Performer Biography

Jacques-François l'Oiseleur des Longchamps, a baritone on this recording, has collected hundreds of rare and out-of-print scores, allowing him to create unique themed programs.

Composer Biography

Armande de Polignac, a French composer, was often confused with her aunt, Princess Edmond de Polignac, a renowned patron, and overshadowed by her uncle, Edmond de Polignac, also a composer.

Performer Biography

Sabine Revault d'Allonnes, a soprano on this recording, won first prizes in opera and French mélodie at the Marmande International Opera Competition in 2009.