César Franck: Violin Sonata, Piano Trio No.1 & Piano Quintet - Vierne: Piano Quintet
5/26/2023, 13 Tracks, 1:58:27
Featuring
Jean-Marc Phillips-Varjabédian
Catherine Montier
Christophe Gaugué
Raphaël Pidoux
Vincent Coq
Trio Wanderer
César Franck
Louis Vierne
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Composition History
Louis Vierne composed his Piano Quintet Op. 42 as a tribute to his son Jacques, who died for France at 17 during World War I, likely after refusing to fight.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the TAP - Théâtre Auditorium de Poitiers, whose auditorium is known for having one of the best acoustics in Europe.
Composition History
César Franck's Piano Quintet, a monumental work, was influenced by Johannes Brahms's Quintet Op. 34, sharing the same key and dramatic power.
Composition History
César Franck composed his Violin Sonata in A major in just three weeks during the summer of 1886, possibly stimulated by sonatas from Gabriel Fauré and Camille Saint-Saëns.
Composer Biography
Louis Vierne, born almost blind, was a student of César Franck and later became the organist of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris from 1900 until his death.
Composer Biography
César Franck's chamber music marked his official debut as a composer with the publication of his Trois Trios concertants in 1843.
Critical Reception
César Franck's Piano Quintet was awarded the Prix Chartier for chamber music in 1881 and strongly influenced younger composers like Louis Vierne.
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