Maurice Ravel composed his Trio between March and August 1914, working intensely due to the outbreak of World War I and his desire to serve his country.
Performer Biography
The Trio Atanassov's first CD, featuring works by Smetana and Dvořák, was awarded a Diapason d'Or.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Philippe Hersant states that his ideal is for the listener to wish the music would 'never end', with the final chord feeling slightly frustrating, but allowing the work to continue radiating in the silence.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in April 2018 at the Philharmonie de Paris studio, using a Steinway & Sons Model D piano.
Performer Biography
The Trio Atanassov, formed in 2007, has won major international piano trio competitions in Frankfurt and Graz, and received awards in Osaka, Trondheim, Vienna, and Weimar.
Compositional Technique
Ravel's Trio features a scherzo titled 'Pantoum', named after a Malay poetic form where two contrasting sounds pursue each other while retaining their individual character and rhythm.
Album & Artwork
The album title, 'Chic à la française', reflects the Trio Atanassov's identity and their interpretation of French music as clear, elegant, and refined.
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