Many of the quartets on this album by Fernande Decruck were recovered from her family's home near Fontainebleau, France, and were published especially for this project after languishing in manuscript form for decades.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Fernande Decruck's music combines traditional folk melodies, modal scales and harmonies, and baroque and classical forms, resulting in a distinctively French and often melancholic character.
Performer Biography
Quatuor Ellipsos, the saxophone quartet performing on this album, was formed in Nantes in 2004 and champions an original repertoire of arrangements from classical and contemporary works.
Composer Biography
Olivier Messiaen, a famous composer, dedicated a score to Fernande Decruck, expressing his gratitude and fond memories.
Composer Biography
Fernande Breilh-Decruck, a French composer, showed early promise by winning multiple prizes at the Paris Conservatoire.
Interpretation
Quatuor Ellipsos seeks to highlight seldom-played repertoire, including contemporary, traditional, and works by female composers, a commitment that has grown since their first recordings.
Composer Biography
Fernande Breilh-Decruck was a teaching assistant in harmony at the Paris Conservatoire, where she tutored many students who later won the prestigious Prix de Rome.
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