Henri Demarquette, the cellist on this album, made his recording debut with the Timpani label in 1992, playing chamber music by Louis Vierne.
Composition History
Many works on this album were recorded for the first time, reflecting Henri Demarquette's commitment to exhuming valuable French music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album highlights the 'French school' of composition from the first half of the 20th century, characterized by concision, formal clarity, and diverse tone-colors.
Cultural Impact
Despite the French cello repertoire disappearing from concert halls, the French school of cellists has continuously renewed itself, producing many world-class performers.
Performer Biography
Henri Demarquette was a pupil of Maurice Gendron, a renowned cellist, who passed on to him knowledge of the French cello repertoire and a specific musical taste.
