Spleens et Détresses Op.38, Piano Quintet Op.42
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Spleens et Détresses Op.38, Piano Quintet Op.42
Mūza Rubackytė (piano), Anaïk Morel (mezzo‐soprano), Terpsycordes Quartet
[ Brilliant Classics / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 6 May 2016
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Louis Vierne (1870‐1937), having been taught by César Franck and Widor, became a famous organist. His most important post was that of the Notre Dame in Paris, where he was celebrated for his improvisations. As a composer indulged in the post‐Wagnerian language of his era: highly complicated counterpoint, dense, chromatic harmonies and an exalted, spiritual atmosphere characterise his works.
This new recording presents his magnificent Piano Quintet, a monumental work (of the same proportions and scope as Cesar Franck's piano quintet) suffused with an overwhelming emotional intensity, caused by the sudden death of the composer's child.
The song cycle "Spléens et et détresses" on poems by Verlaine breathe a mixture of mystical emotion and sensual ardour.
Beautiful performances by mezzo soprano Anaïk Morel, the Quatuor Terpsicordes and the great Lithuanian pianist Mūza Rubackytė.
Tracks:
Spleens et détresses op.38, piano quintet op.42
Cycle spleens et détresses op.38 (1917)
Poems by Paul Verlaine
1. Dans l'interminable ennui de la plaine 3'54
2. Un grand sommeil noir 3'23
3. Spleen 2'25
4. Promenade sentimentale 3'50
5. À une femme 2'21
6. Sérénade 3'03
7. Le son du cor 3'56
8. Sapho 2'01
9. Les faux beaux jours 5'23
10. Marine 1'50
Piano Quintet Op.42 (1917)
11. Poco lento - Moderato 11'34
12. Larghetto sostenuto 12'33
13. Maestoso - Allegro molto risoluto 10'32
