Françaix: Concerto for 2 Pianos - Poulenc: Les animaux modèles & Concerto for 2 Pianos in D Minor
10/7/2015, 13 Tracks, 1:10:00
Featuring
Ariane Matiakh
Mona Bard
Rica Bard
Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
Jean Françaix
Francis Poulenc
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Performer Biography
Mona & Rica Bard are sisters who have played as a piano duo since childhood, performing both four-hands and on two pianos.
Composer Biography
Jean Françaix, born in Le Mans, France, was familiar with music from his earliest childhood, as his father was the director of the local conservatoire.
Instruments
The second concert grand piano used for this CD production was funded by Internationale Künstlerinnenstiftung Die Höge and Forelle blau.
Composer's Artistic Vision
One of Jean Françaix's paradoxes was that his compositions, though difficult to perform, were easily accessible and intended to 'give pleasure' to the listener.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jean Françaix had an ambiguous relationship with the piano, as his professor wanted him to focus solely on the instrument, but he felt it limited his musical expression.
Recording & Production
The recording of this album was co-produced by Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschlandradio Kultur, and Capriccio.
Composition History
Jean Françaix premiered his Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra in 1965 in Maastricht with his daughter Claude as the other soloist.
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