Canteloube's fame rests on his five volumes of Chants d'Auvergne, published between 1923 and 1955, which are arrangements of hundreds of folk tunes he collected.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Canteloube believed that to truly understand French folk songs, one must be French and also appreciate nature, the earth, and rural life, especially in the Auvergne region.
Performer Biography
The Canadian Chamber Ensemble, led by Raffi Armenian, was the first major Canadian ensemble to perform in Eastern Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Canteloube considered himself a "re-creator and interpreter" of these folk songs, aiming to reflect their liveliness, color, lyricism, and formal freedom through his harmonizations and orchestrations.
Performer Biography
Karina Gauvin, the soprano on this recording, has had four of her compact discs nominated for a Juno Award, a Canadian music award.
Performer Biography
Raffi Armenian, the conductor, was awarded the Order of Canada in 1987.
Composer Biography
Joseph Canteloube, the composer, was a student of Vincent D'Indy, a French composer and teacher who was a strong advocate for Wagner and folk music.
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