Despite being composed by a mature artist late in life, these three sonatas by Paul Ladmirault exhibit a freshness of feeling and inspiration.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Paul Ladmirault's main source of inspiration was Celtic music and Breton legends, a characteristic evident in both the titles and writing of his works.
Composer Biography
Paul Ladmirault, a pupil of Gabriel Fauré at the Conservatoire de Paris, made a brilliant debut in Parisian society.
Composition History
The three sonatas on this album represent the complete collection of Paul Ladmirault's sonatas, all composed towards the end of his life.
Composition History
One of Paul Ladmirault's symphonic works, the ballet The Priestess of Korydtuenn, premiered at the Opéra Comique in 1927 to warm acclaim.
Composer Biography
After his experience in World War I, Paul Ladmirault retired to his native town of Nantes to focus on composition, becoming a professor and musical critic.
