Philippe Gaubert, the composer featured on this album, was a complete musician: a performer, teacher, and composer.
Performer Biography
The Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg, featured on this recording, was created in 1996 and has received awards for its daring repertoire choices, including a 'Cannes Classical Award' in 2002.
Composer Biography
Gaubert was a renowned flutist, winning the First Prize of the Conservatory in Paris at only fourteen and later succeeding his teacher Paul Taffanel at the Conservatory's flute class.
Composition History
The Symphony in F, the opening work on this album, was created during the summers of 1935 and 1936 in Guéthary, Gaubert's favorite vacation spot.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Gaubert's music is described as neither revolutionary nor reactionary, fitting within the 'most beautiful and purest French tradition' with splendor, power, and generous lyricism.
Composer Biography
Gaubert also had a significant career as a conductor, becoming first conductor at the Opera in 1920 and later Music Director from 1931.
Performer Biography
Marc Soustrot, the conductor of this album, has built a unique repertoire among French conductors, balancing contemporary and classical music, with a focus on French works.
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