François Rauber is considered a reference, legend, and myth in the world of French song, especially for his work as orchestrator, composer, and accomplice to Jacques Brel.
Recording & Production
This album marks the first commercial release of François Rauber's orchestral works, including Jean de Bruges, which was previously only distributed in a limited edition.
Composer's Artistic Vision
François Rauber believed that music should be drawn and painted, stating that "a well-orchestrated passage is a pretty tableau."
Composition History
François Rauber's oratorio, Jean de Bruges, was composed based on a text by Jacques Brel, who wrote the three-part argument to stimulate Rauber's imagination.
Compositional Technique
François Rauber's descriptive music often features characters represented by instruments, such as a clarinet and oboe for the main characters in his version of La Bergère et le ramoneur.
Composer's Artistic Vision
François Rauber preferred composing with a clear purpose or commission, disliking abstract composition and always seeking a pictorial or poetic motif to guide his work.
Composer Biography
François Rauber, the composer on this album, was born in 1933 in Neufchâteau, a small town in the Vosges region of France.
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