Francaix: Wind Quintet No. 1 / Milaud: La Cheminee Du Roi Rene /

Featuring

Michael Hasel
Andreas Wittmann
Walter Seyfarth
Fergus McWilliam
Marion Reinhard
Manfred Pries

Gerhard Stempnik
Philharmonisches Bläserquintett Berlin
Jacques Ibert
Henri Tomasi
Darius Milhaud
Charles Koechlin
Jean Françaix
Eugène Bozza

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Historical Context

The wind quintet genre has been more popular in France than in German-speaking countries over the last hundred years.

Composer Biography

Henri Tomasi, a French composer, was primarily known as a conductor, serving as opera director in Monte Carlo from 1956 to 1960, and only dedicated himself fully to composition in the last fifteen years of his life.

Composer Biography

Jacques Ibert, a French composer, fought at the front line for three years during the First World War and was awarded the renowned Prix de Rome in 1919.

Performer Biography

The Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet was founded in 1988, marking the first permanently established wind quintet in the Berlin Philharmonic's chamber music tradition.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Jacques Ibert's music, much of which was for wind instruments, is described as piquant, flavored with Gallic humor, and often utilized unusual instrumental combinations.

Composer Biography

Darius Milhaud, a French composer and a principal representative of the group Les Six, had the ability to compose at any time and in any environment, resulting in a massive catalogue of works.

Composition History

Milhaud's suite La Cheminée du Roi René (King René's Chimney) originated as program music for the film Cavalcade d'amour, with Milhaud depicting the Middle Ages.