José David's burgeoning career was interrupted by World War II, during which he was conscripted into an artillery regiment and later received the Croix de Guerre.
Recording & Production
This album features many previously unpublished works by José David, which were entrusted to Magali Goimard by the composer's son, Jean-Léo David.
Composition History
In 1947, José David co-founded the group Eurythmie, with Henri Collet as godfather, aiming to prioritize harmonious proportions and sensibility in art.
Performer Biography
Magali Goimard, the pianist on this album, is a passionate concert pianist with an eclectic repertoire who has dedicated a festival to José David's music since 2014.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Like other composers of his time, José David was deeply interested in the traditional songs of his native Vendée region, harmonizing them for local folkloric groups.
Composer's Artistic Vision
José David's music, while incorporating modern harmonic developments, always prioritized melody, a quality often praised by his peers.
Composer Biography
José David, the composer, was born in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France, in 1913 and died in 1993; his father, tenor Léon David, was a friend of Massenet and Puccini.
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