Chausson: Concert for Piano Sextet, Op. 21; Piano Quartet
10/13/2023, 8 Tracks, 1:14:20
Featuring
Philippe Graffin
Pascal Devoyon
Levon Chilingirian
Charles Sewart
Ásdís Valdimarsdóttir
Philip de Groote
Toby Hoffman
Gary Hoffman
Chilingirian Quartet
Ernest Chausson
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Compositional Technique
The themes for all four movements of Chausson's Concert in D major, Op. 21, were conceived within a single month in May 1889, contributing to its perfect cohesion.
Composer Biography
Ernest Chausson, born into a well-off Parisian family, was sworn in as a barrister in 1877 to please his parents, before pursuing music.
Critical Reception
Despite being 37 and having a substantial catalogue of works, Chausson was practically unknown before the success of his Concert in D major, Op. 21.
Composer Biography
Ernest Chausson's life was tragically cut short at the age of 44 by a fatal cycling accident on June 10, 1899.
Composition History
Chausson's Concert in D major, Op. 21, was a significant triumph for the composer, making him feel 'light and joyful' and giving him 'courage' to continue his work.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Chausson, like his teacher César Franck, often employed a 'cyclical form' in his compositions, reintroducing main themes throughout the work.
Composition History
Chausson dedicated his Piano Quartet in A major, Op. 30, to Auguste Pierret, who had bravely stepped in to ensure the success of the earlier Concert when the original pianist, Litta, was unavailable.
