Poulenc: Music for Piano, 2 Pianos & Piano 4 Hands
3/1/2019, 25 Tracks, 1:14:57
Featuring
Eva-Maria May
Alexander Wienand
Francis Poulenc
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Composition History
Poulenc's early work, the Sonata for Piano for Four Hands, brought him to the attention of Igor Stravinsky, who then recommended him to his London publisher.
Performer Biography
Alexander Wienand, one of the pianists on this album, developed an improvisational and compositional language, drawing inspiration from both Jazz and Classical Music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Poulenc's artistic personality, as a member of Les Six, aligned with Jean Cocteau's demands for new art: humor, cultivated urbanity, provocative wit, and a rejection of academia.
Performer Biography
Eva-Maria May and Alexander Wienand, performing as ONDA VERDE, have been giving concerts together since 2003 in German-speaking countries.
Composer Biography
Poulenc's debut as a composer in 1917 was autodidactic, meaning he had no formal instruction in composition at the time.
Composer Biography
Francis Poulenc's parents died within a few months of each other during World War I, making his teacher Ricardo Viñes a significant mentor.
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