Pierné: Ramuntcho & Cydalise et le chèvre-pied Suites

Featuring

Darrell Ang
Orchestre National de Lille
Gabriel Henri Constant Pierné

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Performer Biography

The Orchestre National de Lille (ONL) was founded in 1976 and has since performed in over 30 countries across four continents, acting as an ambassador for its region and French culture.

Composer Biography

Gabriel Pierné, a composer, conductor, and organist, achieved success in all aspects of his musical career.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Gabriel Pierné's music for the stage, in the tradition of Massenet, is characterized by a light touch, considerable melodic gift, refinement, clarity, wit, and charm.

Composer Biography

Gabriel Pierné conducted the premieres of several key early 20th-century works, including Debussy's Ibéria and Jeux, and Stravinsky's The Firebird.

Composer Biography

Gabriel Pierné won the prestigious Prix de Rome at the age of 19 for his cantata Edith.

Composer Biography

Gabriel Pierné studied with notable figures at the Conservatoire, including piano with Antoine François Marmontel, organ with César Franck, and composition with Jules Massenet.

Performer Biography

Darrell Ang's international conducting career was launched by his triumph at the 50th Besançon International Young Conductor's Competition, where he won all three top awards.