Guy Miaille: Fêtes en Auvergne - Six Suites for Piano
4/1/2022, 36 Tracks, 1:14:02
Featuring
Tamara Licheli
Guy Miaille
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Composer Biography
Guy Miaille founded the early-music ensemble 'Les Escholiers de Sainte Geneviève' in 1976, which performed about 350 concerts and won a First Prize in Poland.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Guy Miaille's compositions aim to blend tradition and modernity, revitalizing established forms with counterpoint and harmony freed from academic rules.
Compositional Technique
The popular dances of Auvergne, such as Bourrées, are often sung in the Auvergnat dialect, with the texts serving as memory aids for performers.
Composition History
The 'Fêtes en Auvergne' suites are a personal reflection by Guy Miaille, evoking his parents, friends, the region, and his youth through piano music.
Composer Biography
Guy Miaille's musical vocation was sparked by the film 'A Song to Remember', depicting Frédéric Chopin's life, which led him to learn piano despite his family having no musical interest.
Performer Biography
Tamara Licheli is considered one of the best interpreters of Georgian piano music and has premiered many important Georgian pieces.
Performer Biography
Tamara Licheli, the pianist on this album, is the founder and artistic director of the Tengiz Amirejibi International Music Festival and competition in Georgia.
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