Francaix: Quintet; Piccoli duetti

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Fancy a tonic? Then make haste to this beautifully executed and produced anthology of chamber works by Frenchman Jean Françaix (1912-97). Some 55 years separate the two quintets for flute, string trio, and harp (composed in 1934 and 1989 respectively), and both will delight even the most jaded listener with their sparkling repartee and impeccable craftsmanship. The second quintet is an especially fetching confection, wonderfully melodious yet never trite (the "Notturno" slow movement touches real depths) and brimful of witty dialogue and relaxed bonhomie. A similarly deft, seemingly effortless resourcefulness illuminates the Piccoli Duetti, a delightful miniature suite for flute and harp dating from 1975. But in many ways, the most substantial piece here is the endearing Clarinet Quintet that Francaix wrote two years later for the Swiss virtuoso Eduard Brunner. Again, the writing displays a consummate refinement allied to a deceptively subtle cogency and considerable range of expression. Lovely, richly communicative performances one and all (soloist Robert Plane creates a dashingly eloquent impression in the Clarinet Quintet) and ideal late-night listening. --Andrew Achenbach

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Jean Francaix In Concert: Wind Quintet No. 1 (1948); Cinque Piccoli Duetti for Flute and Harp (1975); Divertimento for Horn and Piano (1953); Quintet No. 2 for Flute, Harp, and String Trio (1989); L'Heure du Berger for Piano and Wind Quintet (1947) Holger Straube , Michael Nellessen , Jean Francaix , Berliner Blaserquintett (Berlin Wind Quintet) , Helga Moller , Richard Waage , Richard Wage , Marion Hofmann , Sebastian Weigle , and Gabriele Bastian Manufacturer: Kontrapunkt ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000003V8Y Release Date: 1993-09-18

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1. Wind Qnt No.1: Andante tranquillo - Helga Moller/Gabriele Bastian/Norbert Moller/Sebastian Weigle/Holger Straube
2. Wind Qnt No.1: Presto - Helga Moller/Gabriele Bastian/Norbert Moller/Sebastian Weigle/Holger Straube
3. Wind Qnt No.1: Tema con variazioni - Helga Moller/Gabriele Bastian/Norbert Moller/Sebastian Weigle/Holger Straube
4. Wind Qnt No.1: Tempo di marcia francese - Helga Moller/Gabriele Bastian/Norbert Moller/Sebastian Weigle/Holger Straube
5. Cinque Piccoli Duetti: Preludio. Presto - Richard Waage/Marion Hofmann
6. Cinque Piccoli Duetti: Pastorale. Moderato - Richard Waage/Marion Hofmann
7. Cinque Piccoli Duetti: Canzonetta. Vivace - Richard Waage/Marion Hofmann
8. Cinque Piccoli Duetti: Sogno. Andantino - Richard Waage/Marion Hofmann
9. Cinque Piccoli Duetti: Rondo. Allegrissimo - Richard Wagge/Marion Hofmann
10. Divert: Introduzione. Allegro - Sebastian Weigle/Jean Francaix
11. Divert: Aria de cantabile. Andantino - Sebastian Weigle/Jean Francaix
12. Divert: Canzonetta. Allegro Guisto - Sebastian Weigle/Jean Francaix
13. Qnt No.2: Allegrissimo - Marion Hofmann/Richard Waage/Thorsten Rosenbusch/Johanna Peters/Michael Nellessen
14. Qnt No.2: Scherzo - Marion Hofmann/Richard Waage/Thorsten Rosenbusch/Johanna Peters/Michael Nellessen
15. Qnt No.2: Notturno. Adagio molto - Marion Hofmann/Richard Waage/Thorsten Rosenbusch/Johanna Peters/Michael Nellessen
16. Qnt No.2: Rondo. Allegro molto - Marion Hofmann/Richard Waage/Thorsten Rosenbusch/Johanna Peters/Michael Nellessen
17. L'Heure du Berger: Les vieux Beaux. Moderato - Jean Francaix/Helga Moller/Gabriele Bastian/Norbert Moller/Sebastian Weigle/Holger Straube
18. L'Heure du Berger: Pin-up girls. Andante molto serioso - Jean Francaix/Helga Moller/Gabriele Bastian/Nobert Moller/Sebastian Weigle/Holger Straube
19. L'Heure du Berger: Les petits nerveux. Allegro assai - Jean Francaix/Helga Moller/Gabriele Bastian/Norbert Moller/Sebastian Weigle/Holger Straube

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Francaix: Quintet; Piccoli duetti Manufacturer: Asv Living Era ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004U659 Release Date: 2000-08-22

Tracks:

1. Quintet No. 2 For Flute, String Trio And Harp: First Movement : Allegrissimo-Meno mosso-Encora meno mosso-Doppio piu vivo (a tempo 1)
2. Quintet No. 2 For Flute, String Trio And Harp: Second Movement : Scherzo (Vivo)
3. Quintet No. 2 For Flute, String Trio And Harp: Third Movement : Notturno (Adagio molto)
4. Quintet No. 2 For Flute, String Trio And Harp: Fourth Movement : Rondo (Allegro molto)
5. 5 Piccoli Duetti For Flute And Harp: Preludio (Presto)
6. 5 Piccoli Duetti For Flute And Harp: Pastorale (Moderato)
7. 5 Piccoli Duetti For Flute And Harp: Canzonetta (Vivace)
8. 5 Piccoli Duetti For Flute And Harp: Sogno (Andantino)
9. 5 Piccoli Duetti For Flute And Harp: Rondo (Allegrissimo)
10. Quintet For Flute, String Trio And Harp: First Movement : Andante tranquillo
11. Quintet For Flute, String Trio And Harp: Second Movement : Scherzo (Presto)
12. Quintet For Flute, String Trio And Harp: Third Movement : Andante
13. Quintet For Flute, String Trio And Harp: Fourth Movement : Rondo (Presto)
14. Quintet For Clarinet And String Quartet: Adagio - Allegro
15. Quintet For Clarinet And String Quartet: Scherzando
16. Quintet For Clarinet And String Quartet: Grave
17. Quintet For Clarinet And String Quartet: Rondo

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1. Gavin Bryars: Vita Nova
2. George Lloyd: Symphonies 1 & 12
3. Ginastera: Variaciones Concertates Op.23, Piano Concerto No.1, Piano Sonata No.
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5. Haydn/Schubert: Piano Sonatas
6. Indy: Symphony No2; Souvenirs, poème pour orchestre Op62
7. Jean Richafort: Requiem in Memoriam Josquin Desprez
8. John Luther Adams: Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing
9. Khachaturian: Masquerade & The Valencian Widow
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