Pierne: Cydalise et le Chevre-Pied

Featuring

David Shallon
Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg
Maîtrise de la Cathédrale de Metz
Gabriel Henri Constant Pierné

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Composition History

The ballet Cydalise et le chèvre-pied was composed between 1911-1914, but its premiere was delayed for eight years due to events like World War I and the death of its librettist, Armand de Caillavet.

Composer Biography

Gabriel Pierné, the composer, entered the Paris Conservatoire in 1871 and won numerous awards, including first prizes in piano, counterpoint, and organ, as well as the Prix de Rome.

Compositional Technique

The ballet Cydalise et le chèvre-pied juxtaposes different styles, including an old-style ballet and a 'dance class in the Hypolydian mode,' unified by modern harmonies and rhythms, and a colorful orchestration.

Recording & Production

This recording of Pierné's Cydalise et le chèvre-pied by the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg received a 2002 'Cannes Classical Award' for 'Best Record of the Year'.

Composer Biography

Gabriel Pierné succeeded César Franck as organist at the church of Sainte-Clotilde in Paris from 1890-1898.

Compositional Technique

Pierné's Cydalise et le chèvre-pied uses a particularly luxuriant instrumental force, including five percussionists, piano, harpsichord, celesta, and six flutes (three piccolos), notably in the 'L'École des Aegypans' section.

Composer Biography

Gabriel Pierné, the composer, became a renowned conductor, leading the Concerts Colonne from 1910 to 1934, where he premiered major works like Stravinsky's Firebird and Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé.