François Dumont was admitted to the Conservatoire National Superior of Music and Dance of Paris at the age of fourteen.
Performer Biography
Ransom Wilson, the flutist on this album, studied privately with Jean-Pierre Rampal, a renowned French flutist, in Paris.
Album & Artwork
The album cover features 'Boulevard Montmartre, Spring' (1897) by Camille Pissarro, a French Impressionist painter.
Performer Biography
François Dumont, the pianist, is a prize winner of prestigious international competitions such as the Queen Elisabeth Competition and the Chopin Competition.
Performer Biography
Ransom Wilson has appeared as a flute soloist with major orchestras including the Chicago Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, and London Symphony.
Historical Context
French woodwind and string playing received significant orchestral acclaim before 1939, with French flute playing particularly noted for its superb performers.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded by Nimbus Records at Wyastone Leys, Monmouth, UK, in December 2015.
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