Duparc's parents stipulated that he 'should not write music like just anybody' when he pursued composition, while his teacher Franck insisted on writing 'little but make it extremely good'.
Composer Biography
Henri Duparc, born in Paris in 1848, came from a wealthy family of lower nobility, with ancestors traceable to the 11th century.
Performer Biography
Malcolm Martineau, the Scottish pianist on this recording, is recognized as one of the UK's leading accompanists at the international level.
Critical Reception
Claude Debussy, under the name M. Croche, considered Duparc's songs 'perfect', while Maurice Ravel thought them 'imperfect...but works of genius'.
Composer Biography
Duparc stopped composing in 1885 at the age of 37 due to a nervous disorder, but lived for another 48 years, orchestrating and tinkering with his existing songs.
Composer Biography
Duparc studied under César Franck, who was his piano teacher at the Collège de Vaugirard, and later his composition teacher.
Performer Biography
Sarah Connolly, a mezzo-soprano on this album, was made a DBE in the 2017 Birthday Honours and has received numerous awards, including the Royal Philharmonic Society's 2012 Singer Award.
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