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ES 1014 - « Portraits », vol. 1 Théodore Gouvy Cantate, œuvres symphoniques et musique de chambre Clémentine Margaine, mezzo-soprano - Emmanuelle Swiercz, piano Tedi Papavrami, violin Trio Arcadis - Quatuor Cambini-Paris - Quatuor Parisii Orchestre royal philharmonique de Liège / Christian Arming, direction Orchestre national de Lorraine / Jacques Mercier, direction 1 book + 3 CDs – Total time CD1:71:52, CD2: 65:23, CD3: 55:45 Book: hard cover, 120 pages, size 13,5 cm x 21,00 cm, in French and English Limited and numbered edition of 3000 - ISBN: 978-84-939-6867-0
Each volume in the “Portraits” series is devoted to a French composer who has now largely been forgotten; it presents a panorama of his works, performed by Outhere S.A. · Rue du Chêne 27 · B-1000 Brussels tel. : +32 2 373 82 00 · fax : +32 2 373 82 09
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RELEASE JANUARY 2014 many artists from various backgrounds. Torn between France and Germany during his lifetime as a result of the turbulent political situation in his native Lorraine, Theodore Gouvy was recognised by neither nation after his death. The music of this composer, inspired by the passionate style of Mendelssohn, magnified by the nobility of French academicism, is nevertheless of great importance. This CD-book presents a significant selection of his works – for the most part never heard before – along with biographical information, excerpts from letters, and articles discussing the composer’s style and personality. Tracklist: CD I [71:52] Sinfonietta 01 Adagio – Allegro 6:50 02 Scherzo. Allegro 6:15 03 Tema con variazioni. Andante 8:21 04 Finale. Allegro 6:51 Orchestre royal philharmonique de Liège Christian Arming, direction 05 Fantaisie pastorale pour violon et orchestre 11:16 Tedi Papavrami, violon solo Orchestre royal philharmonique de Liège Christian Arming, direction 06 La Religieuse 12:00 Cantate pour mezzo-soprano et orchestre Clémentine Margaine, mezzo-soprano Orchestre royal philharmonique de Liège Christian Arming, direction Sérénades pour piano (extraits) 07 Sérénade nº 2 : Allegro con brio 3:33 08 Sérénade nº 14 : Allegro con brio 3:34 09 Sérénade nº 5 : Allegretto moderato 3:59 10 Sérénade nº 15 : Allegretto moderato 2:57 11 Sérénade nº 11 : Larghetto 3:40 12 Sérénade nº 17 : Prestissimo 2:30 Emmanuelle Swiercz, piano CD II [65:23] 01 Le Giaour 13:21 Ouverture pour orchestre d’après Byron Orchestre national de Lorraine Outhere S.A. · Rue du Chêne 27 · B-1000 Brussels tel. : +32 2 373 82 00 · fax : +32 2 373 82 09
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RELEASE JANUARY 2014 Jacques Mercier, direction 02 Jeanne d’Arc 11:43 Première ouverture de concert op. 13 d’après Schiller Orchestre national de Lorraine Jacques Mercier, direction 03 Le Festival 10:46 Deuxième ouverture de concert op. 14 Orchestre national de Lorraine Jacques Mercier, direction Quatuor à cordes en la mineur op. 56 nº 2 04 Allegro 10:14 05 Romance. Andante con moto 7:14 06 Tempo di minuetto. Allegro moderato 5:41 07 Finale. Allegro con brio 6:20 Quatuor Cambini-Paris CD III [55:45] Trio pour violon, violoncelle et piano nº 4 en sol majeur op. 22 01 Allegro con brio 9:52 02 Larghetto 7:32 03 Minuetto. Moderato 4:58 04 Finale. Allegro vivo 6:17 Trio Arcadis Quatuor à cordes nº 5 en ut mineur op. 68 05 Allegro con brio 7:20 06 Allegretto moderato 6:11 07 Andante con moto 6:56 08 Allegretto agitato 6:32 Quatuor Parisii
Contents of the book : Alexandre Dratwicki Sylvain Teutsch Olivier Schmitt Étienne Jardin Théodore Gouvy
The French Mendelssohn A life spent between France and Germany The man and his works Two Théodores: letters from Gouvy to Dubois (1891-1898) Personal thoughts
Recording : 2013, Arsenal – Metz en scènes, Salle Philharmonique de Liège, Palazzetto Bru Zane (Venice), Paroisse luthérienne Saint-Pierre (Paris) Outhere S.A. · Rue du Chêne 27 · B-1000 Brussels tel. : +32 2 373 82 00 · fax : +32 2 373 82 09
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