Pleyel: Symphonies in B-Flat Major and in G major - Flute Concerto
12/7/2011, 11 Tracks, 1:18:55
Featuring
Patrick Gallois
Jyväskylä Sinfonia
Ignaz Joseph Pleyel
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Composition History
The three works on this recording come from two distinct periods: the symphonies were composed in the 1780s, and the Flute Concerto in 1797, a period when Pleyel was becoming more involved with his publishing company.
Composition History
Pleyel studied with both Wanhal and Haydn, spending four years as Haydn's pupil from 1772-1776, which greatly prepared him for his future career.
Composer Biography
In 1795, Pleyel founded Maison Pleyel, marking a shift from being primarily a composer to a publisher who also composed.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Pleyel's distinctive style combined the structural sophistication of the Viennese style with the elegant simplicity of Italian music, which he encountered during a trip to Italy.
Compositional Technique
Pleyel's Flute Concerto in C, like his other concertos, is rich in melodic invention and features skilled orchestral writing, demonstrating his sensitivity to tone colour and idiom.
Critical Reception
Pleyel became one of the most popular composers of his time, with over 2000 separate editions of his works appearing by the end of the 18th century.
Composer Biography
Ignaz Pleyel, the composer, led a long and energetic life, distinguishing himself as a composer, publisher, and piano manufacturer.
