César Franck's Sonata is famously associated with Marcel Proust's novel 'Remembrance of Things Past,' where a 'little phrase' in the work is said to be inspired by this sonata.
Composition History
César Franck's Violin Sonata from 1886 was transcribed for cello in 1888 with the composer's approval, becoming the version heard on this album.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Both César Franck and Adolphe Biarent utilized the cyclic form in their sonatas, a technique involving the repetition and transformation of themes across movements.
Composer Biography
César Franck, whose 200th birthday was celebrated in 2022, was primarily an organist who later turned to chamber music.
Instruments
Guillaume Martigné, the cellist on this recording, plays a superb Giovanni Battista Rogeri cello from 1690.
Composer Biography
Adolphe Biarent, a Belgian musician, was a cellist, pianist, and organist, which is reflected in the virtuosity of his Sonata for Cello and Piano.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in June 2022 at the Église Évangélique Saint-Marcel in Paris, France.
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