Olivier Godin, the pianist, was appointed Artistic Director of Bourgie Hall of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in June 2022.
Composition History
Debussy's 'Nuits blanches' cycle, the final work on this album, was only discovered in 1991 in composer Arthur Honegger's library and published in 2000.
Composition History
The first three cycles on this album by Ravel, Debussy, and Fauré were all premiered at the same venue in Paris, as part of the Société Nationale de Musique concerts.
Performer Biography
Olivier Bergeron, the baritone on this recording, made his professional debut at age 16 in Dead Man Walking at Opéra de Montréal.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Passavant, France, over three days in August 2023.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Nuits Blanches" (Endless Nights), is taken from a poem by Louis Émié, which is set to music by André Jolivet and also features in the final Debussy cycle on this recording.
Performer Biography
Olivier Godin has recorded around thirty critically acclaimed CDs, including complete mélodies by Poulenc, Fauré, Duparc, and Dutilleux.
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