Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire de Paris
Orchestre Colonne
Trio Pasquier
Gabriel Fauré
Vincent d'Indy
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Compositional Technique
The French piano school emphasized fast, clean, and brilliant finger work, known as 'le jeu perlé,' and a transparent sound produced primarily by fingers and wrists.
Performer Biography
Marguerite Long, the pianist on this album, was born in Nîmes in 1874 and won her Premier Prix at the Paris Conservatoire in 1891.
Performer Biography
Marguerite Long married Joseph de Marliave, a music-loving aristocrat, in 1906, with Gabriel Fauré and Antonin Marmontel serving as best men.
Cultural Impact
Marguerite Long's enthusiasm and energy led to the founding of the École Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud in 1941 and the Concours similarly named in 1943.
Performer Biography
Marguerite Long's husband, Joseph de Marliave, was killed in action on August 24, 1914, shortly after Germany declared war.
Historical Context
For 150 years, a distinctive French piano style was cultivated at the Paris Conservatoire, which initially forbade foreign students and had a narrow repertoire.
Historical Context
During the early 20th century, there was a movement led by Vincent d'Indy and his Schola Cantorum against concertos, viewing them as mere vehicles for self-promotion.
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