The Trio in E major, also on this album, is structured as a suite of linked episodes evoking the Loire River from its source to the sea, including a passage titled 'The Town'.
Composer Biography
Paul Ladmirault, born in 1877, showed early musical talent, writing a violin sonata at age eleven and beginning his first opera at fifteen.
Critical Reception
Early in his career, Ladmirault's work received praise from notable figures like Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ladmirault's String Quartet, featured on this album, explicitly references two key influences: the heritage of Gabriel Fauré and Celtic music.
Performer Biography
Louis-Claude Thirion, the pianist on this recording, was a student of Olivier Messiaen and has previously recorded Ladmirault's complete piano works.
Historical Context
Ladmirault served in the trenches during World War I, an experience that deeply affected him and led him to leave Paris for a quieter life.
Composer Biography
Ladmirault studied composition for seven years with Gabriel Fauré at the National Conservatory in Paris, who greatly encouraged his work.
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