Cobus du Toit, the flutist on this album, is a South African native who performs internationally and is on the faculty at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Composer Biography
Jacques Castérède, born in Paris in 1926, grew up speaking Occitan as his mother tongue, not standard French, and came from a lower middle-class family.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jacques Castérède refused to abandon tonality and traditional forms, yet remained open to contemporary trends, incorporating influences from jazz, Latin American music, pop, and rock.
Composer Biography
Castérède was a brilliant student, winning Premiers Prix in various subjects and ultimately the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1953.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Castérède's diverse influences are evident in his work titles, which include Homage to Villa-Lobos, Homage to Thelonius Monk, and even Homage to Pink Floyd.
Recording & Production
This album features the world premiere recording of Jacques Castérède's "Ombres et clartés" for flute and string trio, composed in 2010.
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