Composers Claude Debussy, Jean-Philippe Rameau, and Sir Arnold Bax shared an appreciation for science and nature, which they integrated with improvisation, mystery, and spirituality in their art.
Performer Biography
The Pelléas Ensemble is known for its intimate, honest music-making and ambitious programming, demonstrating the versatility of the flute, viola, and harp.
Album & Artwork
The Pelléas Ensemble's debut album showcases the possibilities of the flute, viola, and harp combination, featuring repertoire spanning three centuries.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's title, "Nature and the Imagination," quotes Claude Debussy, who believed music should reflect the mysterious correspondences between nature and imagination, not just reproduce nature.
Recording & Production
This recording includes a premiere recording of George Gershwin's "A Foggy Day - Love Walked In," arranged by Stephen Roberts.
Composition History
Benjamin Graves's "Scherzo" was composed specifically for the Pelléas Ensemble in 2017, providing an original exploration of the dramatic potential of the flute, viola, and harp.
