Jeanne Herscher-Clément, a fine pianist active in Parisian society, gave concerts for the Societé Musicale Independente, whose president was Gabriel Fauré.
Composer Biography
Henri Sauguet, fascinated by the group 'Les Six', formed his own group 'Les Trois' and later the 'School of Arcueil' with other admirers of Erik Satie.
Performer Biography
Céline Ricci, the vocalist on this album, was selected by renowned conductor William Christie for his elite academy, Le Jardin des Voix, and was named one of opera's promising new talents in 2005 by Opernwelt.
Composer Biography
Gabriel Grovlez, a pianist and conductor, premiered Ravel's Mother Goose and Fauré's Dolly Suite.
Album & Artwork
This album is an anthology, or 'bestiary', of French mélodies and two piano pieces, all featuring animals.
Composer Biography
André Caplet, a personal friend of Claude Debussy, conducted many of Debussy's works and was commissioned to orchestrate several of his compositions.
Composer Biography
Déodat de Séverac was deeply influenced by the musical traditions of his native Languedoc region in southern France, and promoted Occitan culture throughout his life.
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