The performers on this album aimed to express the composer's intentions as faithfully as possible, even if it meant a less flamboyant interpretation.
Recording & Production
The recording for this album took place from September 19-22, 2014, at Limen Music Studio in Milano.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Darius Milhaud, a prolific 20th-century composer, famously described his approach to composing by stating, "I have no aesthetic rules, or philosophy, or theories. I love to write music."
Instruments
Fabrizio Meloni, the clarinetist on this album, plays Buffet Crampon clarinets, Paris, model 'Divine'.
Composition History
Poulenc's Sonata for clarinet and piano, an emblem of 20th-century chamber music, was initially conceived for and intended to be performed with the "king of swing," Benny Goodman.
Album & Artwork
The album features six pieces for clarinet and piano, all written by 20th-century French composers and organized in chronological order.
