Jacques Loussier's music explores the synthesis of musical genres, particularly fusing jazz and classical elements, as seen in his violin concertos.
Cultural Impact
Jacques Loussier gained international fame with his Play Bach Trio, which combined jazz with Bach's compositions, selling over six million albums.
Composer Biography
Jacques Loussier, born in Angers in 1934, began playing piano at age ten and later studied at the Conservatoire Nationale de Musique in Paris.
Recording & Production
Jacques Loussier's concertos on this album are world premiere recordings.
Performer Biography
Piotr Iwicki, the percussionist on this album, is a multi-instrumentalist and jazzman who has collaborated with leading orchestras and musicians worldwide.
Composition History
Jacques Loussier's Second Violin Concerto was commissioned in 2006 by the Menuhin Festival, perhaps acknowledging its founder's interest in Indian music.
Composer Biography
Ignacy Jan Paderewski, a piano virtuoso, graduated from the Warsaw Conservatory and later became Poland's first prime minister in 1919.
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