Reynaldo Hahn, born in Venezuela but a true Parisian from age three, was a versatile figure in French musical life, active as a composer, singer, critic, conductor, and teacher.
Composer Biography
Gabriel Fauré, director of the Paris Conservatoire and music critic for Le Figaro, began to suffer from a form of deafness that distorted the pitch of notes.
Instruments
Elena Urioste performs on a beautiful violin by Omobono Stradivari, on loan from J. & A. Beare.
Composition History
Fauré's Violin Sonata No. 2 was composed during World War I, a period when he found more time to compose and developed a new, distinctive style.
Composer Biography
Mélanie Bonis's life was marked by domestic upheavals, including an illegitimate daughter whose existence was kept secret from her family.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded using 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which offers a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.
Composer Biography
Lili Boulanger was the first woman to win the Prix de Rome, a prestigious three-year scholarship to study in Italy awarded annually to French composers.
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