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Schmitt: Works for Violin & Piano

11/5/2015, 11 Tracks, 1:05:27

Featuring

  • Beata Halska
  • Claudio Chaiquin
  • Florent Schmitt

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Composition History

The Sonate libre, Op. 68, by Florent Schmitt, evokes the tragedies of the First World War.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Florent Schmitt was a French composer, born in 1870 and died in 1958, known for his original contributions to chamber music.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album features the world premiere digital recording of Habeyssé in its version for violin and piano, as well as the Quatre Pièces, Scherzo vif, and Chant du soir.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

Florent Schmitt's Scherzo vif is characterized by its intricate and fiery virtuosity.

Source: Booklet

Instruments

Beata Halska performs on a violin made by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume in 1835 for this recording.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

The late masterpiece Habeyssé, Op. 110, by Florent Schmitt, showcases his explosive power and subtle poetry.

Source: Booklet

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